Raising a child involves more than providing food and housing. Medical care, health insurance and child care expenses can represent a significant portion of a family's budget. If you receive or pay child support in Illinois, you may wonder whether these costs are...
Estate delays can cause stress, especially when beneficiaries receive few updates. Concern often grows when silence becomes a pattern. If an executor controls assets you may inherit, knowing the warning signs can protect your interests and uncover possible misconduct....
Planning for long-term care is an important part of creating a complete estate plan. Unfortunately, when it comes to Medicaid eligibility in Illinois, a revocable trust may not provide the protection you expect. In Illinois, the type of trust you choose can affect...
Life rarely stays the same after a divorce. A new job, job loss, retirement, or a significant change in financial circumstances can affect your ability to pay or your need to receive spousal support. If you live in Springfield, Illinois, you may wonder whether you can...
When you create a will, you choose someone you trust to carry out your final wishes. You may select a family member, a close friend or another trusted person to serve as your executor. Over time, however, life can change. Your chosen executor may die before you,...
Raising a child takes consistent financial support. When the other parent fails to meet their obligations, it affects everything from school supplies to medical expenses. Fortunately, Illinois provides multiple enforcement methods to help families collect unpaid...
Many people hear the term “estate planning" and picture people with vast wealth, sprawling estates and trusts. However, estate planning is for everyone and not just the wealthy. An estate plan is more than just deciding who gets your assets when you die. It’s also...
Co-parenting isn’t always easy, but it’s critical that both parents commit to keeping communication calm because it can make the situation more tolerable for everyone involved. Both parents being able to communicate clearly and calmly enables them to make decisions...
Many people avoid discussing estate planning with their parents because it’s an uncomfortable topic. No one likes to think about illness, incapacity or death. However, waiting until a crisis occurs often creates stress, confusion and conflict during a time when...
Parenting while working an unconventional schedule can be extremely challenging. Many parents in healthcare, emergency services and other industries work hours that do not fit the traditional nine-to-five routine. Balancing parenting responsibilities with overnight...
