Estate Planning and Major Life Events
Jackie R. Luthringshausen • June 2, 2025
As life changes, it is important to recognize major life events when it is pertinent to prepare, review, or update estate plan documents. Whether you recently got married, just had a baby, bought a house, went through a divorce, have an adult child, or are acquiring assets that may need tax planning provisions, be proactive and make sure the proper estate plan documents are in place. Contact estate planning attorney Jackie Luthringshausen to get started. jluthringshausen@lavellelaw.com or 847-705-7555
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