Caring for aging parents? Learn how estate planning for aging parents avoids probate, protects assets, and protects your family legacy.

When it comes to estate planning for blended families is proving to be a watershed year. For high-earning professionals—surgeons with private practices, partners at prestigious law firms, and C-suite ...

Beneficiary designations override your will. Learn how high-earning professionals in Libertyville can avoid costly estate planning mistakes.

A Will is the foundation of any estate plan. It explicitly dictates asset distribution and names guardians for minor children. Without a valid Will, state laws—not your personal wishes—take control.

Unlike a primary residence, a vacation home often involves “ancillary probate” if it is located in a different state (e.g., living in Illinois but owning a cabin in Wisconsin). Furthermore, the 2026 ...

In 2026, the definition of an “estate” has expanded far beyond physical property, real estate, and paper records, with estate planning for digital assets becoming all the more necessary. For today’s ...

Many mistakenly view estate planning and business planning as separate silos. They believe one is for personal assets and the other solely for operational matters. However, for individuals like you, ...

At Lexern Law Group, we aim to make the process of protecting your family as seamless as possible. Many of our clients in Illinois and Wisconsin come to us feeling overwhelmed by the legal ...

We have developed a tiered process—the 3 Levels of Planning—to ensure your legal strategy aligns perfectly with your family’s needs, your budget, and your long-term goals. Every plan begins with our ...

Most people think of estate planning as something that only matters after they’re gone. But for many families — especially for professionals, business owners, and parents — incapacity planning is just ...