Create Your Estate Plan with Us
At Cherish Legal, we offer expert will drafting and updating services to help you secure your legacy. Whether you're considering drafting a will for the first time or need to update an existing will, our team is here to guide you through the process. But first, what is a will? What is the importance of a will in estate planning? How do wills help safeguard your assets? Whether you're new to estate planning or looking to enhance your existing plan, we can help ensure your financial future and protect your legacy and those you cherish most!
ESTATE PLANNING REDEFINED
Your Legacy, Your Terms
We offer an innovative approach to estate planning. We took the convenience of online estate planning tools and combined it with the local expertise of traditional estate planning, all for a fraction of the price.
Begin your journey with us today, and we'll ensure that your needs are addressed, your wishes are meticulously planned for, and you feel confident in your estate plan. When you work with us you can rest assured knowing that your loved ones and affairs will be expertly cared for.
Why do you need a will?
Is having a will important?
What is a will?
A will, often referred to as a "last will and testament," is a legal document that outlines your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets and the care of your dependents after your passing. It serves as a roadmap for asset distribution and helps safeguard your family's financial well-being.
The law has predefined ways to divide people's money and estates once they pass away. This will vary depending on the state, but what the law decides may or may not be how you want it. If you want a say, you need a will!
Not sure who should be listed in your will and estate plan? Download our Estate Planning Workbook!
What does a will do?
Protects Your Wishes
Wills are a cornerstone for asset protection in estate planning. They specify how your assets should be given to your chosen beneficiaries, ensuring your hard-earned wealth goes to the hands you want.
Protects Your Family
Most people don't want loved ones fighting over their things after they’re gone. The best way to avoid this is to have your estate plan in place, and a will provides explicit instructions for asset distribution after your passing.
Names Guardianship
If you have dependents, a will allows you to designate guardians to care for them in the event of your passing, ensuring their well-being.
Plans Your Final Affairs
A will allows you to name an executor who figures out your accounts and coordinates your property’s distribution. Without one, the court will assign an executor on your behalf, and this will most likely not be a person you trust or someone who knows your situation.
What is the difference between estate plans, trusts, and wills?
Estate planning is the process of transferring and managing your estate after your death or if incapacitated. Estate plans use many tools to fit the desired needs of each individual. Two of those tools are trusts and willss.
We offer different estate planning packages (a will-based plan and a trust-based plan) both tailored to fit your unique needs.
If you still need support in deciding which pan to choose, schedule a 15-consultation with our attorney.
Estate Planning and Wills
A Comprehensive Approach
Estate planning is about more than just wills—it's a holistic strategy for managing your estate during your lifetime and preserving your legacy for future generations. From more information on the different tools of estate planning, including trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, and wealth transfer techniques, visit our blog or contact us.
Estate Planning Checklist
To help you get started, we've prepared an estate planning workbook that covers essential steps and documents to consider in your estate plan. Download it now and discover important questions that you will be required to answer during the estate planning process!
Do you need a will or a trust?
Wills and trusts form the cornerstones of a comprehensive estate plan and our experienced estate attorney is ready to guide you, whether you're new to estate planning or seeking to optimize your current plan. While we encourage you to read our blog wills and trusts, the best way to determine the ideal choice for your unique requirements is by consulting with a dedicated estate planning attorney.
Consult with an Estate Attorney
The key to a successfully implemented estate plan is to consult with an attorney who understands the intricacies of estate law. Our experienced estate lawyer, Jayme, specializes in providing expert estate planning advice and services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're a business owner, a family, or an individual looking to protect your hard earned money, we will help guide you through the estate planning process!
For more information, contact our estate planning team to secure your legacy.
Your legacy deserves nothing less.
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!