• Ep. 22: How Not Having a Will Leads to a Contested Estate
    Oct 13 2022

    Illinois, like every other state in the nation, has its own set of intestate succession laws, which dictate how someone’s property will be distributed upon his or her death if there is no estate plan in place.

    Generally, under intestate succession laws, only spouses and blood relatives can inherit a decedent’s assets, meaning that friends and charities are almost always out of the question. Not having a will is one of the best ways to ensure that someone will, in fact, contest an estate.

    Join Attorney Calley Mize as she talks about protecting your assets!

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    4 mins
  • Ep. 21: Estate Planning for Your Pets
    Oct 6 2022

    Having a pet brings many people joy and companionship. Unfortunately, pets are often overlooked in people’s plans for incapacity or death. There are two situations you should address: death and incapacity. You need to plan for what should happen to your pets in either situation. Join Attorney Calley Mize as she discusses how to plan for your furry friends!

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    6 mins
  • Ep. 20: Estate Planning for Struggling Children
    Sep 29 2022

    Watching your child struggle is heartbreaking. Although it can be difficult, it is important that you let your attorney know about any concerns when discussing your estate planning. If your child is struggling with substance abuse, addiction, gambling, a serious debt problem, or a difficult marriage, there are special considerations when thinking about your estate plan. Join Attorney Calley Mize as she discusses how best to plan in these types of situations.

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    7 mins
  • Ep. 19: Why You Need a POA and a Living Will
    Sep 22 2022

    In this episode, Attorney Calley Mize talks about what can happen if you don’t have a POA & a Living Will. Avoid these shortfalls by ensuring that you are prepared (for the sake of you AND your family)!

    Get started by executing these simple, yet crucial, documents today!

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    8 mins
  • Ep 18: Worst Assets to Inherit
    Sep 15 2022

    This week on Let The Record Show, Attorney Todd Sivia discusses the WORST assets to inherit (because not all assets are good assets). Listen now & leave a comment!

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    11 mins
  • Ep. 17: Meeting With an Estate Planning Attorney
    Sep 8 2022

    This week on Let the Record Show, Calley Mize talks about some steps you can take before meeting with an Estate Attorney. Listen to be prepared before your meeting for a better experience for everyone involved.

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    7 mins
  • Ep. 16: Student Loan Forgiveness
    Sep 1 2022

    This week on Let the Record Show, Todd Sivia talks about the recent news of student loan forgiveness. He discusses how it relates to future generations and current inflation in our economy. Listen to learn more!

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    15 mins
  • Ep 15: How Inflation is Affecting Small Business - We Can Help!
    Aug 25 2022

    This week on Let the Record Show, Todd Sivia talks about the different ways inflation has been impacting small businesses. He gives a couple ways you can look at your business and possibly bring your costs down. Listen for more information!

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    11 mins