Tag: Illinois law
A Well-Designed Estate Plan Can Help You Avoid Probate
Posted on May 6, 2021
Proper estate planning is key to ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. You have worked hard to earn the property you own and you deserve to choose how that property is allocated after your death. Numerous estate planning tools can help you accomplish your goals and provide for your family’s future. The type of estate planning instruments that you utilize depends on your unique needs and objectives. For many, a key goal is avoiding the probate process. What is Probate and Why Would I Want to […]
Getting Divorced? Be Sure to Review Your Estate Plan
Posted on January 8, 2021
If you are going through a divorce, or you feel that a divorce is a strong possibility in the near future, you are probably facing—or are about to be facing—a number of challenges and obstacles. Even in the best situations, it can be very stressful to negotiate the various aspects of a divorce agreement, including the division of marital assets and spousal maintenance. Couples with minor children often have even more to worry about. Once your divorce is finalized, however, it is probably time to take another look at your […]
Naperville Business Law Attorney Discusses Employer Drug Policies Following the Legalization of Cannabis in Illinois
Posted on February 3, 2020
Illinois employers must navigate a large number of legal obstacles when it comes to the rights of their employees. Employers are subject to many state and federal employment laws, including those regarding wrongful termination and discrimination. Now that cannabis is recreationally legal in Illinois, many employers are worried that maintaining a “drug-free workplace” policy or requiring drug testing could put them at risk for legal liability. If you are an employer, you should make sure you thoroughly understand the applicable employment laws so that you can remain compliant. Violating these […]
Naperville Estate Planning Attorney Discusses Stepparents and Stepchildren
Posted on August 9, 2017
In many ways, the concept of estate planning is similar to that of healthy living. Most people are aware that both are good ideas, but it can be very difficult to even get started. Much like eating right and exercising, estate planning is one of those things that many people will do eventually. Unfortunately, some wait too long and never actually get around to it. As an estate planning lawyer, I know that the process of creating a will or trust is not as challenging as many fear it will […]
Naperville Estate Planning Lawyer Discusses Handwritten Wills
Posted on February 24, 2017
For most people, a last will and testament is one of the most important documents they will ever create. Your will is likely to contain provisions that dictate how your assets are to be divided among your chosen beneficiaries but may also include many other considerations. You can use your will to establish guardianships for your children and make arrangements for heirs who may not be capable of managing their own affairs. Your will is also likely to name an executor to manage your estate and to oversee the distribution […]
Small Business Attorney Examines the Illinois Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Posted on April 1, 2015
The recent passage of the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act in Indiana has dominated headlines across the country, igniting fierce debate and harsh words from across the political spectrum. Many of my clients have been wondering if Illinois has passed or would consider passing similar legislation and how such a law would affect their rights as business owners. A large number are surprised to learn that Illinois, in fact, did pass a Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in 1998, and while similar in some ways to the Indiana law, also […]
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