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Ways to help an older adult age in place

Two out of ten older adults said that they are unable to live alone without some sort of assistance. If your aging relative wants to...

Understanding Estate Planning Legal Terms

While you are in the process of planning your estate, you will hear certain terms spoken by your estate planning lawyer or see it referenced...

Is it Time for Home Care?

Sometimes it can be easy to tell when an aging family member needs home care, such as when an injury or serious illness occurs. Other...

Can an Estate be closed if a lawsuit has been created?

There isn’t anything that slows down probate more than a pending lawsuit. Probate makes sure that all of the loose ends are tied up in...

4 Ways to Pay for Home Care

There comes a time in most people’s lives when age or disability makes it difficult for them to live on their own. When that happens,...

Does an older adult need a guardian to use Home Care?

One option for seniors is to use an agency to hire home care. While this is a great option for nearly anyone, many people don’t...

How do I file a claim against a probate estate in Illinois?

During the probate process, anyone with a claim against the estate has the opportunity to file that claim and present it to the court.

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Is a “no contest” provision in a will enforceable?

A no contest, or in terrorem clause, is a provision in a will or trust which is designed to threaten anyone from challenging the validity...

Can I bring alcohol into Illinois?

You cannot bring more than minimal amounts of alcohol into the State of Illinois. These restrictions do not only apply to businesses, but also apply...

Can my liquor license be revoked for unauthorized importation of liquor into Illinois?

All restaurant and liquor store owners must be diligent to ensure that all of the liquor sold in their establishments was properly purchased from an...

Is a trustee required to give an accounting to the trust beneficiaries?

When someone dies and leaves their assets in a trust, it is the responsibility of the successor trustee to follow the terms of the trust....

Can I get approval for Chicago liquor license before I build my restaurant?

The City of Chicago has established a conditional approval process for liquor licenses which ensures that a business owner can obtain assurance from the City...