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Estate and Business Law Blog

December 29, 2025

Estate and Gift Tax Limits After Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Families Should Know in 2026

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December 28, 2025

Illinois QTIP Marital Trusts and Wealth Preservation

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November 26, 2025

Preserving Personal Privacy When Forming an LLC in Illinois

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November 23, 2025

10 Common LLC Mistakes Small Business Owners Must Avoid (And How to Fix Them)

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October 2, 2025

LLC vs. S Corporation: Which Is Best for Your Small Business in Illinois & Missouri?

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August 25, 2025

Legal Red Flags to Watch Out for in a Letter of Intent (LOI)

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August 24, 2025

Business Succession Life Insurance: Cross-Purchase vs. ILIT vs. Insurance-Holding LLC (Post-Connelly)

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Corporate Transparency Act BOI reporting update
August 6, 2025

Corporate Transparency Act: BOI Reporting Update for 2025

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August 1, 2025

Illinois Moves to Raise Small Estate Limit to $150,000: What It Means for Families

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Illinois Estate Tax Planning
July 9, 2025

Don’t Be Fooled by the “Big Beautiful Bill”: Illinois Estate Tax Planning Remains Critical

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Do I need a lawyer to start an LLC
July 8, 2025

Do I Need a Lawyer to Start an LLC?

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July 3, 2025

What You Need to Know About Probate in Illinois: Costs, Process, and What Happens Without a Will

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July 1, 2025

Estate Planning Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank: What It Really Costs in Metro East and St. Louis

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June 28, 2025

How Much Are Attorney Fees for Probate in Illinois and Missouri?

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June 26, 2025

Why You Should Consider Putting Your Home in a Living Trust—and How to Do It

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June 26, 2025

Why You Should Consider Putting Your Home in a Living Trust—and How to Do It

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May 16, 2025

What to Know Before You Buy a Business: Legal Strategies for a Smart Acquisition

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May 9, 2025

What Happens If I Die Without an Estate Plan? Understanding the Consequences in Illinois and Missouri

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March 27, 2025

Why Consider a Revocable Living Trust?

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March 27, 2025

Understanding the Difference Between a Power of Attorney and a Last Will

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