Estate planning is usually thought of as something older adults do when their health starts to fade. While certainly, people who are becoming elderly should review and update their estate plans, younger adults should establish at least a basic will or trust. No one expects to pass away before they grow old, but life can bring unpredictable surprises.
Few younger adults who pass away unexpectedly have estate plans in place for their families to fall back on. Not having a will or trust to rely on can make an already upsetting time even more difficult for surviving family members. Executing a simple will or trust gives your family or other loved ones instructions to fall back on and can provide them some comfort knowing that your final wishes can be carried out. An experienced Lake County, IL estate planning attorney can help you create the plan you need now.