Sivia Law December Newsletter

December 1, 2022

Welcome to the Sivia Law December Newsletter, a monthly newsletter that discusses updates in the industry, news going on in the office, upcoming events and more.


Sivia Small Business Highlight

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IGY6 Home Improvement LLC is a Veteran Owned and Operated Company. They pride themselves on having standards you expect at the price you don't.


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Employee of the Month

Legal Assistant Hailey Dickerson


This month, the spotlight is on Hailey Dickerson. Hailey's optimism and willingness to learn are just a few of the many qualities that make her so great!


Since starting at Sivia Law, she has helped refine our intake process and always has a client-first mentality, which is truly SO valuable. We are very thankful to have her on our team!


Sivia Trivia

Q: How is my property transferred at death?


A: Property is transferred at death in several ways:

  • Valid will – A legal document created to express how a person desires his or her property to be distributed at death. It also names one or more persons to manage the estate through its final distribution. 
  • Beneficiary designations – Examples include life insurance policies, death benefits of a retirement plan, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, etc. 
  • Operation of law – A legal term indicating that a right or liability has been created for a party, irrespective of the intent of that party, because it is dictated by existing legal principles. For example, jointly owned property with right of survivorship. 
  • State law – This will typically come into play if no will is presented for probate for a deceased.

Blog Updates

Being able to pass along belongings to our children or loved ones is important to most people. Throughout our lives, we save & save to make life a little easier for the people we care about.


The last thing anyone wants to do is to give a large portion of their hard-earned money to the government in the form of probate.


Read our blog to learn more!


While letters of intent may be used in both commercial and residential real estate, letters of intent are typically used in commercial real estate leases and purchases and not in residential transactions.


Our blog features 5 key issues parties need to think about when preparing or receiving a letter of intent.


Learn more in our blog!


Sivia Life Planning Guide

Sivia Law presents a six-step checklist to create your own “Life Planning Guide.” This guide helps you advise your loved ones so that they can honor your wishes for your health care desires as well as for the distribution of your estate.

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Join us next month for our "January" issue of the Sivia Law Monthly Newsletter!

Interested in Working With Us?

If you need help with estate planning or any other legal concerns, we are here for you. Don't hesitate to contact our firm directly for assistance. Our dedicated team is ready to provide support and guidance to you and your loved ones during important life transitions.


Whether you're ready to schedule a strategy session to discuss your specific needs or if you're interested in exploring our wide range of complimentary guides and additional resources, we encourage you to get in touch with us.


With licensed attorneys and offices located in both Illinois and Missouri, we are well-equipped to serve clients in these regions. Reach out to us today and let us leverage our expertise and care to guide you through the legal process.

Helpful Guides

Begin your journey by taking advantage of our collection of complimentary guides.

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