If you are a parent drawing ever closer to your fifties with parents finalizing their last will and testament, you might have found yourself recently considering what arrangements you need to make to prepare for your own eventual passing. Perhaps you wish to spare...
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How you can help aging parents be safe drivers
You have an aging mother who lives on her own. You check in often enough that you trust she is taking good care of herself, but you have concerns about her getting behind the wheel of a car. You want her to be safe on the road and you want to make sure she is not a...
What is a special needs trust?
If you have an adult child who has a disability, you may want to use your estate plan to provide for him or her after your death. Still, if your estate plan gives assets directly to your child, he or she may become ineligible for means-tested government programs. ...
Coming to agreement on parenting time helps children adjust
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, your primary concerns will relate to the welfare of your children. Helping them adjust to a post-divorce world will require teamwork and an effective parenting time agreement. Making quality time In the state...
Did a car crash alter your opinion about powers of attorney?
You thought that certain estate planning tools such as powers of attorney were for older people, not millennials like you. Yet when you were the victim of a vehicle crash, you realized your minor injuries could have been serious and you changed your opinion. About...
3 signs an elderly parent may be an unsafe driver
If you have an elderly parent, you may have mild concern about his or her ability to perform everyday tasks. Nevertheless, because driving can be dangerous for individuals in their 70s and 80s, you may need to intervene to keep your parent safe. According to the...
Fighting for the financial information you need during divorce
The terms of your final divorce order matter. They will determine many aspects of your life going forward, including your financial health and stability. It's critical for your future to make sure you have a fair agreement that allows you to have security going...
Helping kids cope with divorce is easier with support
You may be one of many Illinois spouses whose marriage has been in turmoil for a while now. Perhaps, you recently told your children you are planning on filing for divorce, but now you're worried about how that announcement and the changes your decision will bring to...
What financial damages could you face after a car accident?
Driving to and from work every day may be a time that you actually enjoy. Your commute may be the part of your day when you have the most time to yourself, and you find it relaxing as you drive to work and mentally prepare for the day or as you drive home and shed the...
Tips that might help you avoid a dog bite
You might be one of many dog enthusiasts in Illinois. Maybe you have one or several fur babies that are more like members of your family than they are pets. Then again, perhaps, dogs aren't really your cup of tea, but you understand your friends or relatives love...