If you are supporting your adult special needs child financially, you recognize that there may come the day that you are unable to meet your child’s needs, either due to old age or death. Is there a way you can continue to support them after you are gone in a way that...
For most of us, we believe that when a domestic abuse victim takes that momentous step to leave, we also believe that they are now safe. Unfortunately, according to recent research, fewer than 10% of domestic violence (DV) victims experience such safety. Indeed,...
When Illinois residents draft an estate plan, they often focus on the documents they include and the contents of them. While these are very important, it is also crucial to consider what the estate administration process will look like. In other words, if their estate...
Divorced or separated parents may not always have the ability to exercise independence when they have children and there is an ongoing court case. Failure to comply with Illinois custody and visitation laws can have serious consequences. Moving allowed Illinois...
Appointed or named to act in the best interest of the deceased individual, executors assume burdensome but vital legal duties. Many obligations concern those who will receive some benefit of the will—the beneficiaries. Only entrusted individuals should act in this...
Like many other states, Illinois has a formal process of legal separation. A legal separation involves a married couple who wishes to part ways going to court and asking for legal separation, rather than divorce. Unlike some states, in Illinois, legal separation does...
When you execute a will, your hope is that your final wishes will be carried out. No one wants to think of their will being challenged in probate, with infighting among their beneficiaries. To prevent such turmoil, you may consider including a no-contest clause. But...
You’ll have immediate concerns on your mind when you embark upon a divorce. Things like child custody and property division are likely to be among your priorities. Estate planning may not be at the forefront of your mind but it’s important to understand that the...
Once a couple makes the decision to divorce, they’ll have a lot of issues to deal with. One of the more complex issues can be property division. If the divorce is contested, there may be disagreement and anger over who gets what or how much. But if the couple chooses...
The answer is “yes.” If your parents have yet to create an estate plan, then you must try to broach the topic with them. Why? Here are just a few reasons: Without an estate plan, your parents’ assets could be subjected to creditors and intestate succession, which...
