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2203 E. Empire St. Suite G
Bloomington, IL 61704
Helping Clients Achieve Peace and a Lasting Legacy Through Proper Estate Planning


Chad A. Ritchie
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Voted Best Attorney
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Below you will find various articles and webinars on Estate Planning topics assembled for you by Attorney Chad A. Ritchie.
We believe that providing Estate Planning education is the best way to benefit our community and create clients who are confident and knowledgeable about their own Estate Plans.
This Resource Library is the EXCLUSIVE benefit of our clients, event attendees, colleagues and other friends of the Ritchie Law Office, Ltd.
If you ever have any Estate Planning questions or needs please do not hesitate to contact us.
Estate Planning Resources
Estate Planning 101: Getting Your Estate Planning Done with the Ritchie Law Office, Ltd.
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Blog: Introduction to the Ritchie Legacy Planning Session - What to Expect
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Blog: 3 Discoveries Made From Over 1500 Estate Plan Conversations
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Blog: Ritchie Law Office Ltd. is Serving Estate Planning Clients Within a 2-Hour Radius
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Podcast: ON WJBC: What It Is Like To Do Estate Planning At The Ritchie Law Office, Ltd.
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Podcast: ON WJBC: The Six Levels of Estate Planning - Where does your plan fall?
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Video: McBeath: Who needs an Estate Plan?
Estate Planning 102: Estate Planning Basics
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Blog: Will vs. Trust - Which Type of Estate Plan is Right For You?
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Blog: What Does an “Executor” Do and How Do You Choose One For Your Will?
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Podcast: ON WJBC: How Do You Know If Your Estate Plan Is Going To Fail
Estate Planning 103: Avoiding Probate for Your Estate
Estate Planning 104: Beneficiary Designation and Your Estate Plan
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Blog: Neglected Beneficiary Designations May Cause Estate Plans to Fail
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Podcast: Chad Discusses Beneficiary Designations on WJBC Radio
Estate Planning 110: Power of Attorney Documents
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Blog: Four Things to Consider for Your Power of Attorney for Property
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Blog: Why a Health Care Power of Attorney Document is a Critical Part of Your Estate Plan
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Blog: Four Ways You Can Allow Others to Access Your Bank Accounts
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Podcast: On WJBC: The Importance Of Power Of Attorney Documents
Estate Planning 120: Retirement Accounts and Your Estate Plan
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Blog: Leaving a Legacy Through Your Retirement Account
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Podcast: On WJBC: Chad Ritchie Talks About Retirement Accounts as Part of an Estate Plan on WJBC
Estate Planning 201: Estate Planning for Young Families
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Blog: Estate Planning Guide for Young Families - 2021
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Video: Estate Planning for Young Families
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Podcast: On WJBC: Estate Planning for Young Families
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Podcast: ON WJBC: The Importance of Setting Up a Children's Trust for Your Minor Children
Estate Planning 202: Estate Planning for Blended Families
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Blog: Estate Planning for Blended Families
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Podcast: Chad Discusses Estate Planning for Second Marriages on WJBC
Estate Planning 203: Estate Planning for Seniors
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Blog: Medicaid Planning Basics, Part 1
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Blog: Medicaid Planning Basics, Part 2
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Blog: Medicaid Planning Basics, Part 3
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Blog: Medicaid Planning Seminar Slides (pdf)
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Blog: Long-Term Care Insurance from an Estate Planning Attorney's Perspective
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Blog: Senior Living Options - 2017
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Blog: Fraud Prevention for Seniors: How to Identify and Avoid Identity Theft Fraud and Online Scams
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Podcast: On WJBC: Long Term Care Insurance from an Estate Planning Attorney's Perspective
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Webinar: Phil Hermes: Medicare Insurance Webinar
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Webinar: Legacy Webinar: Sharing Your Legacy Stories
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Webinar: How to Avoid Fraud, Identity Theft, and Online Scams
Estate Planning 204: Estate Planning for Farmers
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Blog: Avoiding Probate for Farmland
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Podcast: On WJBC: Estate Planning for Farmers
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Podcast: On WJBC: Different Ways To Transfer Real Estate, Including Farmland
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Podcast: On WJBC: 2019 Central Illinois Farm Seminar
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Podcast: ON WJBC: Central Illinois Farm Seminar on February 26th, 2020
Estate Planning 301: Special Assets - Your Estate Plan
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Blog: How to Deal with All of Your “Stuff” in your Estate Plan
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Blog: Did You Remember to Include Your Pet in Your Estate Plan?
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Blog: Comprehensive Guide to Estate Planning for Your Digital Assets
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Blog: Safeguard Your Cryptocurrency Assets with Estate Planning
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Podcast: From WJBC: Cryptocurrency and Your Estate Plan
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Podcast: On WJBC: Your Pet and Your Estate
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Webinar: How to Avoid Fraud, Identity Theft, and Online Scams
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Video: What Happens to Your Facebook Account When You Die?
Estate Planning 401: Special Topics
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Blog: How to Approach Business Succession Planning
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Blog: 9 Steps to Planning a Funeral
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Blog: What Do Federal Estate Tax Laws Look Like For 2022?
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Webinar: Chad Sparks: Five Advantages of Funeral Pre-Planning
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Chad Sparks: Five Advantages of Funeral Pre-Planning
Master Classes: The Ritchie Law Office, Ltd. Wqebinar Collection
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Webinar: Chad Sparks: Five Advantages of Funeral Pre-Planning
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Webinar: How to Avoid Fraud, Identity Theft, and Online Scams
Extra Credit!!! -- Learn More About Attorney Chad A. Ritchie and the Ritchie Law Office, Ltd.
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Blog: Ritchie Law Office, Ltd. - Best Law Firm in 2020 Pantagraph Reader's Choice Awards
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Blog: Thank You for Voting Us Best Law Firm & Best Lawyer for 2021!
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Blog: Ritchie Family Reflects on Farming Heritage
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Blog: Labor Day Lessons from My Dad
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Blog: How My Law Practice is Like Throwing a Shot Put
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Blog: Chad Ritchie Attends McLean County Chamber of Commerce Gala as Finalist of Business Excellence Award
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Blog: Reflecting on my Term as OSF St. Joseph Foundation Board President
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Blog: Ritchie Family 2022 Disney Trip!
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Blog: Ritchie Family Visits Iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville
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Blog: Ritchie Family -- Fall 2022
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