A Clear, Plain English Guide to Protecting Your Children, Your Spouse, Your Home and Everything You’ve Built
Written by local Wills & Trusts attorney Allison Marketti to help Illinois families protect their children, their home, their business and everything they’ve worked hard to build.
I wrote this book because I have seen first hand what happens when Illinois families don’t have a plan in place and I don’t want that to happen to you.
I’ve seen frozen bank accounts, family fighting, stressful public court cases, months to years of delays and huge legal fees—all of which could have be avoided.
Most families don’t avoid estate planning because they don’t care.
They avoid it because it feels overwhelming. Or confusing. Or like something they’ll “get to later.”
I completely understand that.
I’m a wife. I’m a mom of three. I run a business. I would rather not think about worst-case scenarios either.
But here’s the truth: If you don’t create a plan, the State of Illinois has one for you—and it rarely reflects what you would have chosen for your family.
This book was written to make will and trust planning clear, approachable, and understandable—-so you can move forward with confidence instead of uncertainty.
Why I Wrote This Book
“I wrote this book for Illinois families who want to take care of their kids, spouses and homes—and for the financial planners, CPAs, and wealth advisors who serve them.”
What You’ll Learn Inside
If you don’t create a plan, the State of Illinois has one for you—and it is rarely the plan most families would ever choose for themselves, or their kids.
Inside The Illinois Wills & Trusts Handbook, you’ll understand:
• What a will actually does — and what it does not do
• What a trust is, explained in plain English
• What really happens in Illinois if you do nothing
• Why probate court is often public, time-consuming, and expensive
• The “core four” documents most families need
• How to protect minor children
• What changes in second marriages or blended families
• When and why to update your plan
No legal jargon. No scare tactics. Just practical guidance so your family stays protected—and out of unnecessary court.
Who This Book
is For
Parents
Business Owners
Seniors
Home Owners
Owners of Retirement Accounts
Owners of Investment Accounts
Allison Marketti is an Illinois estate planning attorney and the founder of Marketti Law Firm in Frankfort, Illinois.
She is a wife, a mom of three, a business owner, and a lifelong member of this community.
Her clients are not strangers on the internet. They are neighbors. Parents from local schools. Business owners in town. Families who care deeply about protecting their future.
Her practice focuses on helping Illinois families create clear, thoughtful estate plans tailored to their lives.
Allison works with families whose estates range from approximately $250,000 to $20 million and beyond — always with the same careful, personal approach.
You will never feel rushed. You will never feel like a number. You will always understand what you’re signing.
About Allison
Next Steps
If you’ve been meaning to “get to this,” start here.
Download The Illinois Wills & Trusts Handbook. Read it and understand your options.
And when you are ready, schedule a consultation with our office to discuss your family’s specific situation.
Planning does not have to feel overwhelming. It just needs to be clear—and it begins with a simple conversation.
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