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Personally investing in each client’s legal
objectives and achieving those goals together.
Divorce is a hard thing to go through. It can be even more difficult to navigate when you have children. When you split with your partner, your relationship with your children may change. Knowing the signs of parental alienation can allow you to know when to take...
Dealing with child custody during a divorce is often a complicated and frustrating process. Although there is the perception that children are more likely awarded to the mother, state law gives married parents joint legal and residential custody of a child born of the...
When a person dies, their assets get distributed to their heirs through their estate. Illinois has an estate tax that gets charged based on the estate's total assets. The federal government also has an estate tax, but the exemption amount for federal estate tax is...
When you have spent a lifetime working hard to acquire assets, you want to make sure that upon your death, or should you become incapacitated, your treasures go to the right people. This is one of the main purposes of estate planning. Estate planning can be complex,...
A major change in circumstances can happen to anyone, and some situations may force you to move to another state for your career. However, you may have additional hurdles to overcome if you are the primary guardian of a child after a divorce. Both parents receive...
Estate planning is necessary when you have young children. A crucial part of the plan is selecting a guardian for them. There are many different details to consider when choosing a guardian, so consider all of your options before making a declaration. Think long-term...
When you think about estate planning, many ideas may come into your head. You may wonder what you should write in your will or what items you want to leave to your beneficiaries. One such topic is often who you should choose as your executor. This person needs a set...
When two parents decide to live in separate households, they must make legal arrangements for their children with regard to parental responsibility, housing, financial support and the power to make important decisions for their welfare. Both custody and visitation are...
After a divorce has split you from your ex-spouse, you still must consider your child's need to spend time with both parents. A parenting plan is a civil and official way to outline each individual's rights and responsibilities to the child. An Illinois parenting plan...
Illinois has particular laws about inheritance. Your assets will pass along to your heirs according to intestate succession when you pass away. Without an estate plan, your assets are at risk of mismanagement. Continue reading to learn more about how you can protect...
