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Build Your Legacy,

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Smart Estate Planning for Modern Lives

 
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Choose Your Plan

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Build Your Legacy

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Protect Your Loved Ones

 
 

Estate Planning and Business Support

Helping families and small businesses protect those they cherish most

Welcome to Cherish Legal, your trusted partner in estate planning and small business legal services. We specialize in online estate planning, including wills & trusts, power of attorney, guardianship, and healthcare directives for clients in Illinois and Wisconsin.
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive estate planning to our clients — on their terms and on their time.

We’ve modernized the estate planning process

We live in a modern society. The estate planning process should be modern too! Our process is simple, easy, and can be done 100% remotely - when it fits your schedule! 

 
 

Fun Fact

Did you know estate planing is not a new topic? The Code of Hammurabi was written over 3,500 years ago and provides insight into the importance of inheritance and how societies have historically approached it.

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Estate PLanning for Families and Individuals

Estate planning can be intricate and emotionally challenging. Many people find it uncomfortable to discuss topics like money, family dynamics, death, and illness. Our goal is to simplify the estate planning process, making it as easy as possible for our clients. Our experienced attorney is dedicated to guiding you through the planning of a comprehensive estate plan that safeguards your children, preserves family harmony, and minimizes potential tax implications.

 
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Legal SUpport for Small Businesses

In addition to our estate planning services, we are passionate about providing essential legal support to small businesses, just like ours. We recognize the unique needs of small businesses, and we're here to ensure that your company has the legal protection it deserves. Our services include creating LLC documents, legal support plans, reviewing operating agreements, strategizing your exit plan, and mitigating ongoing legal risks. With Cherish Legal, your small business can thrive, knowing it's supported by an attorney who truly understand its needs!

 
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Estate planning The CHerish Legal Way

At Cherish Legal, we're redefining estate planning. Our virtual firm offers a groundbreaking approach that combines the convenience of online self-service programs, like LegalZoom, with the expertise and open communication of hiring a dedicated lawyer — without the high price tag. We believe that every family deserves a comprehensive estate plan without breaking the bank or requiring lengthy, time-consuming meetings. By embracing technology and innovation, we keep our costs low, making estate planning more accessible and affordable for all. Join us in simplifying the estate planning process and securing your family's future with ease! Check out how our estate planning tool can help you achieve your goals.

Estate Planning Roadblocks

Life is busy, but don’t put estate planning off!

We get it. Estate planning isn't typically at the top of anyone's to-do list. Life is hectic and we're all juggling numerous commitments.

While you are focusing on the day-to-day shuffle, the thought of planning for the future, of what might happen, can feel distant.

And now take in the high cost of estate planning, and, well, that priority drops even further — especially when you add kids to the mix (um, that travel team costs HOW much?!) But, estate planning isn’t just important.

ESTATE PLANNING IS NECESSARY.

Why? Because, well, if that awful scenario (the one you didn’t want to ever think about) actually DOES happen….

The ones you leave behind are the ones that pay.

Using Online Estate Planning Tools

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While online estate planning tools such as LegalZoom and RocketLawyer offer convenience and affordability, they lack the local expertise required to address your needs effectively.

This is RISKY!

But it’s not risky for you…

When it comes to estate planning, you don’t see the benefits. Your loved ones do.

The risk isn’t on you…. it’s on your loved ones that have to pick up the pieces after you are gone.

If you would like to learn more about the risks of online legal platforms, check out this article from the American Bar Association.

Client Testimonials

 
 
 
 
 
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Hi! I’m Jayme.

I’m an estate planning attorney in Rockford, IL.

I help individuals and families in Illinois and Wisconsin build their legacy estate plan plan, easily and 100% remotely. My top priority is to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of when life throws you for unexpected turns.

Join me and I will make sure to protect those you cherish most!

 

We hope you found this estate planning information helpful. As a reminder, the information presented here is for general informational purposes only. You are unique, and legal advice should be tailored to your unique situation. Do not rely upon any information here as legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. If you would like to learn more about how we can protect your family or small business, please contact us!

Cherish Legal is an estate planning law firm based out of Rockford, Illinois. We are licensed to practice estate planning in Wisconsin and Illinois. We provide virtual estate planning services to families and legal counsel to small businesses located. Our services include: wills, trusts, power of attorney, estate plans, guardianship, trust administration, probate, and asset protection.