I strive to provide excellent service to help my clients fulfill their estate planning goals and wishes so that they can provide for their family and loved ones, now and in the future. I achieve these goals by knowing and understanding each client’s unique needs, communicating effectively, showing empathy, and committing myself to attention to detail.
Education
- J.D., cum laude, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois - DePaul College of Law Dean's Scholar, American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Writing
- B.A., magna cum laude, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana – English, Phi Beta Kappa, University of Notre Dame Scholar
Bar Certifications
- Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
- Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Bar Association Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Northwest Suburban Estate Planning Council
Media
Ms. Luthringshausen is a contributor to our podcast series “Chicago’s Legal Latte” which can be found on BlogTalk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lavellelaw.
Community Involvement
Ms. Luthringshausen co-chairs the Women in Networking - an all-female networking group sponsored by the Schaumburg Business Association. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council where she assists with policy making and fundraising for the Palatine Senior Center. Jackie teaches catechism to children in grades 1-6 and volunteers for Feed My Starving Children, a Christian non-profit that provides nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for malnourished children.
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When it comes to estate planning, most people think about providing for their loved ones—but what about the furry, feathered, or scaled members of your family? In the United States, 68% of households own at least one pet, according to the American Pet Products Association’s 2023-2024 National Pet Owners Survey. For many, pets are more than just companions—they’re family. Ensuring their care after your death or incapacity is a vital part of comprehensive estate planning. In Illinois, a Pet Trust offers a powerful solution to guarantee your pet’s well-being long after you’re gone.
One important goal of effective estate planning is to minimize the amount of tax that your estate will be subject to upon your death. If the value of your assets at your death exceeds a threshold amount, your estate will be subject to federal estate tax and potentially state estate tax as well, depending on the state in which you reside at your death. Currently, twelve states (including Illinois) and the District of Columbia impose a state estate tax in addition to any federal estate tax due. Currently, the Illinois estate tax exemption is $4 million per individual, which means a person can transfer up to $4 million worth of assets at death without incurring Illinois estate tax. The current federal estate tax exemption, put in place in 2017 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), is $13.61 million per individual; however, this amount is scheduled to “sunset” at the end of 2025 and revert to pre-TCJA levels, which is estimated to be around $7 million per individual (adjusted for inflation).
Special congratulations to all “new moms” who recently celebrated the birth of their first child and to “experienced moms” who recently expanded their family with the birth of a new child! Whether you are a “brand new mom” or an “experienced mom,” now is the time to think about preparing estate plan documents to protect your new or growing family.
