by Alysse Eberhardt, Esq. | Jul 11, 2024 | Illinois Prenuptial Agreement
Before you get hitched, when should you consider signing a premarital agreement (a.k.a prenup) in Illinois? While there’s no specific timeframe mandated by law, Illinois prenup attorney Mathew Kerbis recommends finalizing the agreement at least one month before...
by Alysse Eberhardt, Esq. | Jul 10, 2024 | Finances, Real Estate
As of 2015, about 16% of Americans were living in a blended family. (That’s about 54 million people!). From The Brady Bunch to Modern Family, the concept of blended families is certainly nothing new. Navigating estate planning can be complex for any family, but...
by Alysse Eberhardt, Esq. | Jul 7, 2024 | Communication, Self-Care
Research shows that although about 80% of adults agree with the importance of having a living will but…only 37% of adults in the United States actually complete one. A living will is something that helps make healthcare-related decisions on your behalf. Admittedly,...
by Alysse Eberhardt, Esq. | Jul 5, 2024 | Real Estate
Benjamin Franklin famously said that there are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. Understandably, most people tend to avoid thinking about what will happen when they pass away. After all, it’s not the most cheery topic. But, if you’ve...
by Alysse Eberhardt, Esq. | Jul 4, 2024 | Texas Prenups
Before you tie the knot, when should you sign a prenup in Texas? Texas has no specific legal requirement for how soon a prenup must be signed before your wedding date. However, according to Texas prenup attorney Jourdan Gibson Stewart, it’s advisable to finalize the...
