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Dean R. Hedeker

Dean Hedeker is a leading Chicago-area authority on estate and tax planning, business law and investments. A long-time resident of north suburban Lincolnshire, Dean has more than 35-years experience helping business owners and families grow, protect and pass on their hard-earned money through tax planning, estate planning and investment management services. Read More!

What Is the Difference between Estate Planning and Legacy Planning?

What Is the Difference between Estate Planning and Legacy Planning?

You are probably already familiar with the concept of estate planning. In fact, you (hopefully)... [Read more...]

Estate Planning Checklist

Estate Planning Checklist

Most people understand how important it is to have an estate plan in place; however,... [Read more...]

Asset Protection Planning for Seniors

Asset Protection Planning for Seniors

When you think about the priorities in your estate plan, you likely think about the... [Read more...]

Is It Hard to Contest a Will?

Is It Hard to Contest a Will?

Losing a loved one is an emotionally draining experience, which is usually not the best... [Read more...]

Living Trusts and Probate

Living Trusts and Probate

Although your initial estate plan will likely be fairly simple, at some point in time... [Read more...]

Why Is a Trust a Better Way to Pass Down an Inheritance to Your Children?

Why Is a Trust a Better Way to Pass Down an Inheritance to Your Children?

We have all been taught from a young age that having a Last Will and... [Read more...]

Why Are Senior Suicide Rates So High?

Why Are Senior Suicide Rates So High?

We all know that our elderly parents, and other loved ones, are nearing the end... [Read more...]

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Trustee for Your Living Trust

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Trustee for Your Living Trust

Like many people, you may find yourself including a living trust in your estate plan.... [Read more...]

Can a Married Couple Use Joint Tenancy until One Spouse Dies and then Set Up a Trust for the Survivor?

Can a Married Couple Use Joint Tenancy until One Spouse Dies and then Set Up a Trust for the Survivor?

Estate planning often requires you to consider a number of inter-related goals at the same... [Read more...]

Why Might I Want to Create a Revocable Trust?

Why Might I Want to Create a Revocable Trust?

  [caption id="attachment_12153" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mature businesswoman discusses a contract with her senior client. Could... [Read more...]

Are Your Beneficiary Designations Current?

Are Your Beneficiary Designations Current?

Creating a comprehensive estate plan is something that every adult should consider a priority. If... [Read more...]

Why Should I Use a Living Trust to Distribute My Estate?

Why Should I Use a Living Trust to Distribute My Estate?

Your estate plan should grow right alongside you, your estate, and your family. Although you... [Read more...]

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