The Law Office of Andrew J. Mertzenich

05/25/2026

Our staff is on vacation this week, so we are closed this week and will reopen on Monday June 1. We hope you have a good week and we'll see you on the first day of Pride Month!

05/22/2026

We hope you all have a meaningful Memorial Day. We remember & honor those who died in military service & veterans, including LGBTQIA+ servicemembers. Our office will be closed Monday May 25 for Memorial Day.

05/08/2026

Happy Mothers Day! We wish you all a lovely Mothers Day weekend with your families:

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the love, care, and strength of mothers in all their forms. For same-sex female couples and families with two or more mothers, this day is especially meaningful. It's a celebration of the unique bonds and shared journeys that define motherhood. As we honor these...

05/04/2026

If you or your loved ones practice Pagan, Wiccan, & other Earth spirituality traditions, here are ways you can honor that in your estate plan!:

Estate planning is a deeply personal process, and for practitioners of Pagan, Wiccan, and earth-based spiritualities, it offers a unique opportunity to align your legal and financial legacy with your spiritual values. For members of the LGBTQ+ community, estate planning can also provide critical pro...

03/27/2026

Read the latest from our "Report from Counsel" Blog. We know from personal experience the joy of acquired family; but it does lead to complex estate planning. Give our office a call and we'll help you take care of your family.

Family is not always found in the place you were born into. Sometimes, often the best times, it's built. It's the friends who showed up when your biological family didn't. The chosen sister who held your hand through heartbreak and celebration. The community that became your anchor before the law re...

03/16/2026

Our closures are usually governed by the Rockford Public Schools and the 17th Judicial Ciruit Court. Both are closed today due to weather, so our office is also closed. We wish everyone a safe, snowy day.

03/14/2026

Every good employee needs a name tag. Model gAy is the firm's fabulous ride, look for them in a parade or house call near you.

03/13/2026

On March 13, 2023, I opened the doors to The Law Office of Andrew J. Mertzenich, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I ever made (other than marrying my husband).

Three years later, I couldn't be more grateful.

Estate planning is deeply personal work for me. When someone sits down with me to talk about their will, their trust, or their power of attorney, I get to glimpse a small snippet of their life story.

To every client who has trusted me with something that personal, thank you. It is truly an honor to help families plan for the future and protect what matters most to them.

As we embark into our fourth year of business, here's to many more! If you've been putting off getting your estate plan in place, let's talk. It's one of the most important things you can do for the people you love.

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03/13/2026

Our office is currently experiencing a power outage. Therefore, we will be closing for the day and will reopen on Monday.

03/06/2026

As Trans Day of Visibility approaches, make sure your documents protect who you are! Read our new post on specific advice for trans people with legal name changes, wills, financial accounts, and more:

Estate planning is an act of self-love. For transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, it is also an act of self-determination that says, unequivocally: “This is who I am, and this is who I will always be.” Whether you have already legally changed your name and gender marker, are in the p...