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A will isn’t only for people with a large estate.It can answer some very basic—but very important—questions.Who should r...
09/29/2026

A will isn’t only for people with a large estate.

It can answer some very basic—but very important—questions.

Who should receive your property?
Who should handle your estate?
Who would you want to care for your minor children?
What happens to the things that matter to you?

Without a plan, you’re leaving more of those decisions to Illinois law and potentially leaving your family with questions you could have answered yourself.

If creating a will has been sitting on your “I’ll get to it eventually” list, our new North Aurora office opens October 1.

Se habla español.

Contact Correa Law to talk about creating or reviewing your estate plan.

09/28/2026

We’re growing — and we’re excited to share what’s next for Correa Law.

Beginning October 1, Correa Law will officially be serving clients from our new North Aurora location.

Opening this office is about more than adding another address. It’s about making estate planning more accessible to individuals and families in North Aurora, Aurora and the surrounding communities.

Whether you’ve been putting off creating an estate plan, need to update an existing one, or simply aren’t sure where to begin, our team is here to help.

And yes — se habla español.

📍 North Aurora location opens October 1.

Watch Mario’s message and follow us this week as we introduce our new North Aurora office.

Which family possession would cause the biggest argument in YOUR family?Not the most expensive thing.The sentimental thi...
09/25/2026

Which family possession would cause the biggest argument in YOUR family?

Not the most expensive thing.

The sentimental thing. 😄

Grandma's jewelry?

Dad's watch?

Family photos?

A piece of furniture?

Holiday decorations?

Estate planning gets very focused on financial assets, but personal property can carry decades of memories.

And memories don't come with price tags.

Tell us the category — you can keep the family drama anonymous. 😂

Dad said he had a will. Nobody can find it.Your family knows you created a will.There's just one problem.Nobody knows wh...
09/24/2026

Dad said he had a will. Nobody can find it.

Your family knows you created a will.

There's just one problem.

Nobody knows where it is.

What happens next?

A missing original will can create complications at exactly the moment your family is already dealing with a loss.

Mario explains why properly storing your estate planning documents — and making sure the appropriate people know they exist — matters.

Watch Mario's explanation, then ask yourself one simple question: would your family know where to find your documents?

https://youtu.be/k7BdMcVhtHo?si=Q8SQqhxAsyJbmtou

Nobody argued over the bank account.They argued over Mom's ring.One daughter remembered Mom promising it to her.Her sist...
09/23/2026

Nobody argued over the bank account.

They argued over Mom's ring.

One daughter remembered Mom promising it to her.

Her sister remembered the exact opposite.

There was nothing in writing.

The ring wasn't worth enough money to change anyone's life.

But the argument around it damaged a relationship that had lasted decades.

Estate planning isn't only about houses and investment accounts.

Sometimes the things carrying the most emotional value have the smallest price tags.

When creating your estate plan, don't forget the personal property your family may care about most.

Most estate fights aren't really about money.Sometimes they're about old sibling resentments.A second marriage.The child...
09/22/2026

Most estate fights aren't really about money.

Sometimes they're about old sibling resentments.

A second marriage.

The child who did most of the caregiving.

The family home.

Mom's jewelry.

Or one sentence someone remembers Dad saying ten years ago.

A strong estate plan can't control everyone's emotions.

But it can remove a lot of the uncertainty that gives conflict room to grow.

Read this week's article for seven ways thoughtful planning can reduce opportunities for family disputes.

One sibling handled Mom's money. Now everyone wants answers.One child helped Mom with her finances.After Mom died, the q...
09/21/2026

One sibling handled Mom's money. Now everyone wants answers.

One child helped Mom with her finances.

After Mom died, the questions started.

Where did the money go?

Why were certain withdrawals made?

Was Mom paying them for helping — or was something else happening?

Even when someone acted with completely good intentions, poor documentation can create suspicion between siblings.

Mario discusses an issue that can become painfully real during estate administration.

Watch Mario's explanation and learn why clear records and planning matter.
https://youtu.be/h0VgH8lFT44?si=Tti3KiSWi8AdIFbj

Quick question — and don't put their name in the comments. 😄Do you know who you would trust to manage your finances if y...
09/18/2026

Quick question — and don't put their name in the comments. 😄

Do you know who you would trust to manage your finances if you couldn't do it yourself?

YES — absolutely.
MAYBE — I have someone in mind.
NO — I honestly don't know.

Choosing the right person can be just as important as creating the document itself.

Think about your answer this weekend. If you're ready to put that decision into a plan, Correa Law can help.

Who can pay your bills if you can't?Your family may know exactly what you want.That doesn't automatically mean they have...
09/17/2026

Who can pay your bills if you can't?

Your family may know exactly what you want.

That doesn't automatically mean they have authority to access accounts, manage property or handle financial matters for you.

That's where a properly prepared power of attorney can become incredibly important.

Mario explains how a property power of attorney fits into an estate plan.

Watch Mario's explanation and review whether your own documents still reflect the person you trust today.
https://youtu.be/SkMQ8znuT3Y?si=cvaxWbHySlrx4SMm

The bills still arrive.The mortgage still has to be paid.Doctors still need decisions.But suddenly, the person who handl...
09/16/2026

The bills still arrive.

The mortgage still has to be paid.

Doctors still need decisions.

But suddenly, the person who handled everything can't.

Families often discover during a crisis that knowing someone's wishes and having the legal authority to carry them out are two very different things.

Planning for incapacity isn't pessimistic.

It's making sure someone you trust can step in if you ever need them.

Don't wait for a crisis to decide who should be able to help you. Talk with Correa Law about incapacity planning.

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