A typical musician creates hundreds of melodies and songs during their career. So what happens to their work when they pass away? Being a musician, you need to try and accomplish the following three things when preparing an estate plan: Preserve your legacy in the way you see fit Make it easier for your beneficiaries… Read more »
If you ever had an experience of filing a personal injury claim with an insurance provider, you may have faced a lot of difficulty in obtaining what you rightfully deserve. Insurance adjusters use certain tactics that are utterly frustrating, delaying payments, or are sometimes even intimidating and nerve wracking. If a person has been injured… Read more »
Whether you pass away with a will in place or not, your estate is likely to go through probate, which can be a costly, stressful, and time-consuming process for everyone involved. Here are some reasons why you may want to avoid probate. Court Approvals During probate, you may need to get approval of the court… Read more »
Dear Clients, Family and Friends, I am pleased to announce that my law practice is growing! We have recently added personnel that will allow me to manage all of your legal REAL ESTATE needs. I have always managed real estate transactions for the convenience of my probate clients who need to sell a home on… Read more »
If you have a family member with special needs, it may be a good idea to set up a special needs trust to plan for their future financial support after you are no longer able to take care of them. You may want to leave money for your loved one, but this gift could affect… Read more »
The thought of making a will doesn’t cross the minds of most people until they have experienced a traumatic event, face decline in health, become old, get married, or have children. Such events make them realize they need to think about their own and family’s future. If you have decided to make a will, it… Read more »
It is not uncommon for people to lend their car to a friend, relative, or colleague when they need it as a favor to get things done. Mostly, everything goes smoothly and they return the car keys back to you. Unfortunately, sometimes, the person borrowed your car causes an accident where they are found at… Read more »
In August of 2016, the Illinois legislature enacted a law addressing access to digital assets and conflicts with “Terms of Service” Agreements. This is a new and evolving area of law that must be considered in your estate plan when planning for the future. Today, we have an abundance of digital assets – i.e., Facebook,… Read more »
Did you know that underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage on your automobile policy is equally important, if not more important, to you than your liability coverage. Underinsured/uninsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage protects you! If you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence in an accident, and the responsible (negligent) party has minimal insurance coverage… Read more »
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a dog lover and the owner of two golden retrievers. As loving and docile as a dog may be, dog owners must remember that our dogs are animals, not humans, and along with dog ownership comes responsibility. As unlikely as it might be, we must be prepared… Read more »