The Illinois Appellate Court recently decided a case that emphasized the importance of beneficiary designations on retirement accounts in connection with a divorce. The decision affirms that in Illinois, divorce alone does not automatically revoke […]
There is no doubt that Aretha Franklin possessed enormous talent as a singer. She earned 18 Grammy awards, sold over 75 million records, won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, was the first women ever inducted […]
The singer-songwriter commonly known as “Prince” died in 2016 without an estate plan. He had no Will and no Trust. Calamity ensued. At least 40 people claimed to be his heir and demanded a portion […]
Here are 10 life changes that should prompt a review of your estate plan… 1. Marital Status – Are you recently married, divorced, or remarried? 2. Size of family – Have you recently welcomed children […]
On March 20, 2020, Illinois Governor Pritzker ordered millions of residents to stay home to help contain the COVID-19 virus, with exceptions for certain essential activities, businesses and operations. (See ExecutiveOrder-2020-10). Yes, there is a […]
The death of a loved one is typically a time for grief and remembrance. Unfortunately, it is also a time of stress. Many people who have just lost a loved one feel anxiety on […]
(December 2018) The Circuit Court of Cook County recently agreed that our client is entitled to a trial to determine that he is the rightful owner of a home. The home was deeded to our […]
There is a 3,000 year old proverb: “teach us to number our days, that we might gain wisdom.” In other words, none of us know for sure what tomorrow holds, so it’s smart to be […]
A Health Care Power of Attorney is an important part of an estate plan, and it just got easier to get one.
The Illinois State Bar Association (“ISBA”) has issued an advisory opinion that attorneys representing clients in probate cases cannot ethically collect fees in excess of the amount determined to be reasonable by the court.
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