Prather Ebner partner Dan Ebner, who focuses a portion of his practice on representing trustees and beneficiaries, has written an article for the most recent issue of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Newsletter about remote signings of estate planning documents. He makes the point that while the technology for recording the signings of estate planning documents has been available for decades, trusts and estates lawyers have rarely used it. However, the pandemic has prompted recent legislation allowing remote signings for clients who are not venturing out to lawyers’ offices as they once did. This new legislation has brought the issue of recording to the forefront because it requires remote signings to be recorded.

As a partner at Prather Ebner LLP, Dan represents clients in sensitive disputes, often involving family members and trusted advisors. When possible, his advice is focused on helping clients resolve their problems while preserving important relationships. When necessary, he represents clients in contentious litigation. Dan’s experience reflects his dual roles helping clients amicably settle disputes or stand up for their rights in court.