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 ...