If an Executor fails to uphold their obligations to the Estate and its beneficiaries, Illinois law allows a beneficiary, or someone else with a financial...
We have seen an increase in probate cases involving aging adults who are taken advantage of. Family members often discover, too late, that their parents...
A well-crafted Estate Plan includes power of attorney documents that name an agent that can make decisions for you when you are no longer able...
The judge will appoint a guardian on behalf of the disabled person and the guardian can take some of the same actions as an Agent...
The Illinois statute entitled “Presumptively Void Transfers” protects all individuals from coercion by their caregivers.
If you believe that you or a loved one were excluded from a will or trust as a result of someone’s financial exploitation of an...
There are many factors to consider in determining which type of business purchase is best for you and your situation
Our firm encourages any individual aged 50 or over to review his or her estate plan, including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents.
The future may entail a period of time in which our clients are incapacitated and unable to make their own financial decisions. A Power of...
When elder law attorneys discuss incapacity, they are referring to an individual’s mental ability, whether a person can make personal decisions and financial decisions.
A Power of Attorney for Property document is useful while an individual is still alive. Unlike a will, the terms of a Power of Attorney...
The legal structure used to set up your new small business is a very important decision that will have ramifications throughout the life of your...
