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...
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Child custody vs visitation
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...
3 reasons you might modify your parenting plan
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...
Intestate succession and estate planning in Illinois
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...
Types of recoverable damages from car accidents
Many factors affect the damage done in a car accident, from your speed at impact to the position of your car. When you sustain an injury in a car accident and the other driver is at fault, you may recover compensation for the financial and personal losses you...
Estate planning considerations for new parents
According to Experian, 76% of American adults believe that estate planning is important. However, many of those same people do not have a will. Whether you have started already started estate planning or not, the birth of a child has significant implications for your...
Even if you walk away from a car crash, seek medical attention
Minor vehicle crashes such as rear-end collisions happen frequently in Illinois. Afterward, those involved often walk away, thinking they have no injuries. However, symptoms do not always appear immediately. Prompt medical attention is important for both a crash...
What is a special needs trust?
If you are raising a teenager who has a serious disability, you may already recognize he or she will be unable to work as an adult. Fortunately, you have the financial means to support your son or daughter during your lifetime. After your death, though, your child may...
Can you modify an existing child support order?
If your paycheck seems to run out before the month does, you are far from alone. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, the cost of consumer goods has risen an average of 5.4% in just one year. Still, if you have a child support obligation, you do not want to fall...
Illinois residents can electronically sign wills
The Illinois legislature has made a temporary order allowing residents to sign wills electronically and witness signatures remotely permanent. Advocates believe this legislation increases safety and efficiency and lowers the risk of fraud. What does this change mean...