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...
Many people in the Springfield area might worry about how they are going to afford a stay in an assisted-living facility should they need one. The costs for a nursing home stay vary, but these facilities can easily charge close to $10,000 per month for a stay. For...
During an Illinois divorce, people will likely understand the most prominent issues and topics that could lead to dispute. That might include spousal maintenance (also called alimony), child support, child custody, parenting time and property division. However, in...
For those ready to settle down and exit the dating pool, they may be looking for ways to test potential spouses. However, often these tests can simply push potential spouses away or make them lose trust in you. This can be especially true if a dater creates entire...
Too many people in Illinois are victims of serious accidents which are not their fault. After these accidents, they may recover money for their medical bills, lost wages and other costs through a personal injury lawsuit or negotiation . In major accidents or...
As people in Illinois and elsewhere start mapping out how to protect their assets, they are thinking not only of their retirement years, but also for what lies ahead once they are no longer there. Working hard and saving over a lifetime has benefits, but only if a...
Single parents in Illinois face many challenges. Raising a child on only one income often results in crippling financial struggles. Child support can make a huge difference, enabling a single parent to adequately provide for their child. However, if the other parent...
In an Illinois family law case, child support is one of the most important issues that must be addressed. When the support amount is determined, it is meant to provide for the child’s best interests. That includes medical care, a safe place to live, clothing, food and...
Perhaps one of the most important decisions a Springfield makes when he is writing his will is his choice of executor. While involving a different type of document and process, very similar things can be said about choosing a trustee. What does an executor do?...
Many Illinois courts prefer to allocate parental responsibilities and award parent time so that both parents get a chance to have a meaningful relationship with their children, even it if the parents have decided to live apart. Usually, this arrangement works best in...
