You've probably heard the warning: "What you post on the internet stays forever." But what happens to your digital life after you die? If you're like most people under 40, you probably have cryptocurrency wallets, streaming subscriptions, social media accounts with years of memories, cloud storage full of photos, and maybe even an online business or digital investments. The real question isn't whether your digital footprint lasts forever; it's whether the people you care about can actually...

When you're facing a medical emergency, the last thing you want is for your chosen family to be turned away at the hospital door, or for medical decisions to fall into the hands of estranged relatives who don't understand or respect your identity and relationships. For LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Illinois-Wisconsin Stateline region, robust healthcare directives aren't just good planning—they're essential protection. Why Healthcare Directives Matter Even More for LGBTQIA+ People Despite...

If you're a solo practitioner or work in a small law firm in Illinois, here's an uncomfortable question: What would happen to your clients if you were suddenly unable to practice tomorrow? Most attorneys spend their careers protecting their clients' interests. But many haven't taken the essential step of protecting those same clients from the consequences of their own death or disability. The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission is clear: succession planning isn't just...