Most people understand the importance of having a will, but many overlook another essential estate planning document: a Power of Attorney. While a will determines what happens to your assets after death, a Power of Attorney protects you while you are still living....
Many people assume their spouse or children will automatically inherit everything when they pass away. In Illinois, that is not always true. If you die without a valid will, your estate is distributed according to Illinois intestacy laws, which may not reflect your...
Nobody wants to think about what happens to their children if something happens to them. That’s understandable, but in Illinois, leaving that question unanswered can leave a judge deciding who raises your child without any guidance from you. A guardianship nomination...
Own a piece of property in Illinois? While that’s a big part of the American dream, it can turn into a nightmare when you realize your neighbor’s new fence is sitting three feet inside your yard. Boundary disputes are some of the most common real estate issues...
Divorce gets complicated when the assets involved don’t fit neatly into a bank statement. Joint cloud storage subscriptions, shared streaming accounts, cryptocurrency, and digital businesses created during a marriage all raise questions that traditional divorce...
