Illinois, like every other state in the nation, has its own set of intestate succession laws, which dictate how someone’s property will be distributed upon his or her death if there is no estate plan in place.

Generally, under intestate succession laws, only spouses and blood relatives can inherit a decedent’s assets, meaning that friends and charities are almost always out of the question. Not having a will is one of the best ways to ensure that someone will, in fact, contest an estate.

Join Attorney Calley Mize as she talks about protecting your assets!

Having a pet brings many people joy and companionship. Unfortunately, pets are often overlooked in people’s plans for incapacity or death. There are two situations you should address: death and incapacity. You need to plan for what should happen to your pets in either situation. Join Attorney Calley Mize as she discusses how to plan for your furry friends!

Watching your child struggle is heartbreaking. Although it can be difficult, it is important that you let your attorney know about any concerns when discussing your estate planning. If your child is struggling with substance abuse, addiction, gambling, a serious debt problem, or a difficult marriage, there are special considerations when thinking about your estate plan. Join Attorney Calley Mize as she discusses how best to plan in these types of situations.

In this episode, Attorney Calley Mize talks about what can happen if you don’t have a POA & a Living Will. Avoid these shortfalls by ensuring that you are prepared (for the sake of you AND your family)!

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This week on Let The Record Show, Attorney Todd Sivia discusses the WORST assets to inherit (because not all assets are good assets). Listen now & leave a comment!

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley Mize talks about some steps you can take before meeting with an Estate Attorney. Listen to be prepared before your meeting for a better experience for everyone involved.

This week on Let the Record Show, Todd Sivia talks about the recent news of student loan forgiveness. He discusses how it relates to future generations and current inflation in our economy. Listen to learn more!

This week on Let the Record Show, Todd Sivia talks about the different ways inflation has been impacting small businesses. He gives a couple ways you can look at your business and possibly bring your costs down. Listen for more information!

This week on Let the Record Show, Todd Sivia talks about what a recession means, how it can affect your assets, and how the change in those assets can affect your estate planning. Listen to this episode to stay informed about your assets and protecting them.

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley Mize talks about some things to consider when choosing your agent for your POA. Listen to this episode to better prepare yourself and your estate plan!