Matern Law – Links

Articles and links information and resources related to areas of law in which I practice.

Short Sale Alternative - A Wall Street Journal article summarizing the process of buying a home through a short sale.

Estate Planning Frequently Asked Questions - The Chicago Estate Planning Council, of whom I am a member, has provided answers to frequently asked questions.

How to Hand Down the Assets in Retirement Plans - A Wall Street Journal article discussing methods to pass along retirement benefits and the tax implications

10 Mistakes that Start-Up Entrepreneurs Make - A Wall Street Journal article providing advice for people considering starting their own business

Why Most People Need An Estate Plan - A Wall Street Journal article explaining why most people need an estate plan – even if they are not rich

Potential Problems Regarding Inheriting 401(k) and IRA Accounts - A Wall Street Journal article with several examples of how the money in your IRA or 401(k) may not go to the persons that you intend.

Giving Your Children Unequal Shares of Your Estate - A Wall Street Journal article on why and how to give your children unequal shares of your estate

Calculate Who Receives Your Property if You Don’t Have a Will - A web site that calculates who will receive your property if you don’t have a Will

Get An Estate Plan Now - A Wall Street Journal article suggesting the minimum amount of estate planning for people of different ages and backgrounds