Media Mentions
2009
Judith McCue was cited in a December 14 Forbes.com review of important estate planning steps. Concerning the issue of titling financial assets, Ms. McCue warned that married couples whose wills set up credit shelter trusts that preserve the state and federal estate tax exemption of the first spouse to die must hold the assets in the name of each spouse separately. Also, individuals who plan to have their estates distributed through living trusts must retitle their assets in the name of the trust.
Judith W. McCue, Private Client, Trust & Estate Controversy
2007
Judith McCue was featured in an article in the March 2007 edition of the Leading Lawyers Network Magazine. The McCues, Judith and her husband Scott, were covered in the "Leading Couples" segment. They were noted for their separate successful estate and trust practices, as well as their love and support of the arts in Chicago. "Scott and I became estate planners by accident," Ms. McCue said, "so it's quite remarkable that we ended up doing something we both found incredibly enriching and fun."
Judith W. McCue, Private Client
2003
Judith McCue was quoted in the December 2002/January 2003 issue of Bloomberg Wealth Manager in an article addressing the transition of business responsibilities and assets when a business leader has a fading mental capacity. Ms. McCue, an estate planning attorney, commented that the "goal is to have a seamless transition of power when clients become incapacitated."
Judith W. McCue, Private Client
2002
Judith McCue was quoted in the November 2002 Bloomberg Wealth Manager in an article addressing the terms of an aging income trust and the needs of its beneficiaries. Ms. McCue commented that the hourly fees for attorneys, accountants and financial advisors do add up so it is "wise for beneficiaries to have ramifications of such a conversion reviewed by independent counsel."
Judith W. McCue, Private Client
Judith McCue was mentioned in the October 21 issue of The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin in regard to receiving the Austin Fleming Distinguished Service Award from the Chicago Estate Planning Council.
Judith W. McCue, Private Client
Judith McCue was mentioned as the recipient of the Austin Fleming Distinguished Service Award in the December 2002 issue of the Chicago Lawyer.
Judith W. McCue, Private Client
2001
Judith McCue, noted as a member of McDermott Will & Emery and an officer of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, was quoted in the November 25 issue of the Chicago Tribune in regard to philanthropically minded individuals wishing to benefit charities in the wake of September 11 and recent stock market downturns. Ms. McCue commented that recent changes in the rules governing minimum distributions from individual retirement accounts and IRAs make it easier to name charities as beneficiaries of such accounts and plans.
