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Daci Jett Law, LLC Evanston, IL Wills, Trusts, Probate Attorney and Certified Mediator

One important will job is easy to overlook.A will is often described as the starter estate document. That undersells one...
09/24/2026

One important will job is easy to overlook.

A will is often described as the starter estate document. That undersells one important role: naming a guardian for minor children. Trusts and beneficiary forms serve different jobs. Even families with a trust may still need a will for this purpose. The right plan starts by knowing why each piece is there. General information only — not legal advice.

One Illinois rule that quietly explains the will-vs-trust gap.Illinois wills generally require two credible witnesses at...
09/13/2026

One Illinois rule that quietly explains the will-vs-trust gap.

Illinois wills generally require two credible witnesses at signing. Trusts follow different formalities. That procedural difference points to a bigger planning question: which process should your family rely on later? The right tool depends on facts, goals, and how each document is intended to work.

General information only — not legal advice.

Four lenses. Honest answers. Ninety seconds to clarity.When you’re deciding between a will and a trust, it can help to l...
09/07/2026

Four lenses. Honest answers. Ninety seconds to clarity.

When you’re deciding between a will and a trust, it can help to look at four things: privacy, probate, incapacity, and cost.

A will and a trust can handle these priorities differently, so the best fit depends on what matters most to you and your family — not on a one-size-fits-all answer.

A thoughtful conversation can make the options feel much clearer.

When you’re ready, send us a message and we’ll walk through it with you.



General information only — not legal advice.

The trustee question most people skip.A successor trustee is the person you name to take over trust responsibilities if ...
08/30/2026

The trustee question most people skip.

A successor trustee is the person you name to take over trust responsibilities if you can’t continue. The best choice isn’t automatically the oldest child or the person who lives closest. Think about who can stay organized, make careful decisions, and communicate clearly with the people involved.

It also helps to ask whether that person understands the role and is willing to serve. A thoughtful conversation now can make the plan easier for everyone to understand later.

08/24/2026

Being together for years does not automatically protect your partner under Illinois law.

If you are unmarried, your partner may not inherit from you by default — and they may not be first in line to make medical or financial decisions for you.

Our latest blog explains what unmarried couples in Illinois should know about wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary forms, home ownership, and trusts.

Read the full guide in the comments.

One Illinois rule that quietly explains the will-vs-trust gap.Illinois wills generally require two credible witnesses at...
08/21/2026

One Illinois rule that quietly explains the will-vs-trust gap.

Illinois wills generally require two credible witnesses at signing. Trusts follow different formalities. That procedural difference points to a bigger planning question: which process should your family rely on later? The right tool depends on facts, goals, and how each document is intended to work.

General information only — not legal advice.

08/15/2026

New parents make hundreds of decisions for their child.

But one of the most important decisions is often left unwritten: who should care for your child if something happens to you?

In Illinois, parents do not simply “appoint” a guardian on their own. They designate a guardian in writing, usually as part of an estate plan, and the court makes the final appointment.

That written designation matters.

It gives your family clear guidance, helps reduce confusion, and allows you to decide who should raise your child and who should manage any money left for them.

Our latest guide explains what Evanston and North Shore parents should know about guardianship, backup guardians, short-term guardians, children’s trusts, and beneficiary forms.

Read the full guide in the comments.

You don't need an estate to need an estate plan.Three words trip up nearly every first estate-planning conversation: est...
08/14/2026

You don't need an estate to need an estate plan.

Three words trip up nearly every first estate-planning conversation: estate, plan, beneficiary. Estate = what you own. Plan = who decides what, and when. Beneficiary = who receives what. None of these requires wealth — only a few honest decisions. The vocabulary comes first. The documents follow. General information only — not legal advice.

Three questions before we draft a single page.Most plans go sideways when the documents come before the questions.Three ...
08/07/2026

Three questions before we draft a single page.

Most plans go sideways when the documents come before the questions.

Three questions usually do the work first: who speaks for you if you can’t, what you own and where it lives, and who depends on those answers.

Twenty quiet minutes here tends to shape a plan worth signing. The paperwork follows from there.

One Illinois rule that quietly explains the will-vs-trust gap.Illinois wills generally require two credible witnesses at...
08/01/2026

One Illinois rule that quietly explains the will-vs-trust gap.

Illinois wills generally require two credible witnesses at signing. Trusts follow different formalities.

That procedural difference points to a bigger planning question: which process should your family rely on later?

The right tool depends on facts, goals, and how each document is intended to work.

General information only — not legal advice.

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708 Church Street, Ste 239
Evanston, IL
60201

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