Prather Ebner Wilson

11/02/2022

We are excited to launch our new name and website! Prather Ebner LLP has changed its name to Prather Ebner Wilson LLP. Please check out our website at www.pewlaw.com

When you work with us, you get focused legal knowledge, decades of experience, and our undivided attention. We’ll work closely with you to understand what’s most important and deliver personalized advice that meets your needs for today and tomorrow.

09/19/2022

Estate planning is important for protecting loved ones. Ray Prather is quoted in article on CNN about creating an estate plan.

A will, power of attorney and trusts are among the most crucial documents for young adults to draft to ensure they have a say after they die or are critically disabled.

08/17/2021

TOMORROW! Signed into law on July 26, Illinois’ Wills Act now permits both remote witnessing of Wills and electronic Wills. Find out how this new law translates to your practice. Register for tomorrow’s live webcast at www.iicle.com/p2120-21. Thank you to our sponsor, The Bar Plan. Meet the faculty: Ray Prather & Daniel Ebner, Prather Ebner LLP; Amy Williams, Office of the Illinois Secretary of State; Elise McGee, McDermott Will & Emery; Hon. Daniel Malone, Presiding Judge of the Probate Division, Cook Co.; Sarah LeRose, Law Office of Leonard J. LeRose, Jr. Ltd.; Neil Goltermann, Momkus LLP; Renee Hunter, Notarize; Oana Militaru,
DiMonte & Lizak, LLC; & Heather Voorn, DDV Law, Ltd. Illinois MCLE Board

04/29/2021

Have you recently been named a beneficiary of a trust? It can be challenging to navigate the complexities of what that means for you. Dan Ebner explains what you need to know.

In this segment of their ongoing video series, Dan Ebner of Prather Ebner LLP discusses what it means to be a beneficiary of a trust. When you become a trust beneficiary…

04/23/2021

We often receive the question, “I’ve just been told I’m a trustee. What does this mean, and is there any action required from me?” Ray Prather explains where to start if you have recently been named a trustee.

In this segment of their ongoing video series, Ray Prather of Prather Ebner LLP discusses how to proceed as soon as you find out that you are the trustee of a trust.…

04/16/2021

Trust & estate planning can be challenging no matter who you are. Members of the LGBTQ community face some unique challenges, including the likelihood of having fewer close relationships with blood relatives. This means there may be fewer options when it comes to leaving assets to loved ones. If there are no family members to name in a trust, one option is to name a charity or organization. From Human Rights Campaign here are some things to consider as you begin the trust & estate planning process:http://myplanwithhrc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2015/07/HRC_Life_and_Estate_Planning_Guide-REVISION-v4.pdf

04/07/2021

Members of the LGBTQ community have unique needs when it comes to preparing wills and trusts. It’s important to have these documents in place to ensure your assets are managed and your loved ones are cared for in the event you pass away. This great resource from Lambda Legal provides information on where to start if wills & trusts are new to you and some factors to consider once they’re in place:https://www.lambdalegal.org/sites/default/files/final_pp_ttp-2014-01_wills-and-trusts.pdf

04/02/2021

The use of remote witnessing and signing has been widely used to meet client needs during the pandemic. Continuing these remote practices will allow those with less access to an in-person meeting, such as those with out-of-state vacation homes or living in long-term care residences. Learn more about Ray’s work on advancing the Electronic Wills and Remote Witnessing Act here:

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03/25/2021

Considering growing your family through surrogacy? Drawing up a surrogacy contract is an important process to ensure all parties are aligned throughout and after the pregnancy. As Surrogacy Awareness Month continues, Prather Ebner LLP partner, Landon Wilson Wilson explains the importance of having legal surrogacy documents in place:

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03/19/2021

The surrogacy process can be an exciting time for a growing family, but it’s hard to know where to start with guardianship and other legal documents. Prather Ebner Partner, Landon Wilson walks through some of the common legal challenges during the surrogacy process and where to start with setting up guardianship, a trust, and other important documents. https://vimeo.com/369986988

In this segment of our ongoing video series, Landon Wilson of Prather Ebner LLP discusses how to protect your family during the surrogacy process. Regardless of…