When attending an event a common question is, “What’s the dress code?” Most of us are familiar with business and business casual, but when events are more formal, or even more casual, that can cause confusion. The attire for our 30th Anniversary Spring Summit Gala in Chicago next month is Black Tie Optional. If that is making […]

A recent National Public Radio (“NPR”) article discussed one family’s experience with the Medicaid estate recovery program, something many elderly Americans and their families face. When the matriarch of the family received a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia, a case manager from the Area Agency on Aging suggested that the family explore the state’s “Elderly […]

Hey there, legal eagles! As a wise old owl once said, “referrals are the bee’s knees” for any law firm. But hold on to your briefcases, because here’s the kicker: most law firms only focus on referrals from other professionals and not from their very own clients! Word of mouth from satisfied clients is like […]

America’s favorite tough guy, Bruce Willis, recently received a diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia or FTD which destroys the brain’s frontal or temporal lobes. The condition strikes individuals between ages 45 and 64 and is the most common form of dementia for those under 60. His diagnosis brings into sharp focus the importance of planning for […]

Online reviews are a valuable asset to any law firm. Potential clients often look to online sources to gain an understanding of the level of service that a law firm provides. As such, it’s essential for a law firm to understand the importance of obtaining online reviews, as well as the best practices for doing […]

On December 14, 2022, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act (the “Act”) repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”). The Act mandates that all states, United States territories and possessions, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the federal government (hereinafter “States” or “State”) must recognize as valid any marriage […]

Former President Jimmy Carter revealed on February 18 that he is going home from the hospital to live out the rest of his 98-year life on hospice. Back in 2015, when President Carter was diagnosed with metastatic skin cancer, I wrote a post encouraging him to set an example and go on hospice care. He […]

Full disclosure – Elvis Presley died the year that I was born yet I feel like I grew up with his music. He was dubbed the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll because of his undeniable musical talent and by all accounts he was a humble, kind, and generous man who died far too young. It’s […]

As estate planning attorneys, you know how important it is to stay on top of the latest industry trends, including the emerging use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate blog posts for marketing purposes. AI-generated blog posts are quickly gaining traction in the marketing world, and estate planning attorneys should take note. AI-generated blog posts […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! While Valentine’s Day typically focuses on celebrating romantic love, love comes in many forms and all should be celebrated. Everyone, regardless of their status or feeling about the holiday, should commemorate the holiday by creating (or updating) an Estate Plan! Estate Planning offers a practical and easy way to show your loved […]