Author Archives: Site Administrator
Are There Warning Signs of a Will Contest?
When you spend time and effort drafting an estate plan, you want to trust that it will be carried out as written. A long and drawn-out legal contest of your will is the last thing you want for your heirs and loved ones after you pass. There is no way to know with certainty… Read More »
Addressing Insurance in Your Commercial Lease
If you’re planning on leasing a new space for your small business, you know that you’ll need to carefully review a potential new lease. Most commercial tenants and landlords are focused on such terms as the amount in rent that the tenant will pay, what responsibilities either the tenant or landlord will have for… Read More »
Purchasing a HUD Home as an Investor
Homes sold by the federal office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can be an excellent opportunity for an investor to buy a home for under market value, but the bidding process is unlike that involved in purchasing most residential real estate. Learn more about the process of investing in real estate through a… Read More »
Seed Packing at Willow Creek Community Church
On April 20th, at the end of an all-day firm retreat, firm members participated in Seed Packing at Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington. Seed packs are sent to families in developing countries around the world, with each seed pack supplying a single family with enough seeds to grow a garden capable of producing… Read More »
Offer your Heirs a Helping Hand by Consolidating Your Estate
Thinking about what will happen to your property when you pass away can feel morbid, but doing so allows you to plan for what your children or other heirs will deal with upon your death. There are several ways that you can streamline the property in your estate to make life easier for your… Read More »
The Drawbacks of Leaving Specific Items to Heirs in Your Illinois Will
Drafting a will may seem like an opportunity to express your affection for your loved ones by providing gifts for them that show how well you know and understand them. For example, if you want to encourage a young nephew’s interest in learning how to repair and maintain cars, you may leave him your… Read More »
Predictable Scheduling Laws May Be Coming to Illinois Soon
While many new laws have entered into effect in Illinois at the start of 2018, none of them brought about substantial change to the state of Illinois’ employment laws. However, one ordinance currently being considered by the Chicago City Council would introduce what is commonly known as a predictable scheduling law, following the lead… Read More »
Helping Senior Parents Move into a New Living Arrangement
It can be a challenge to convince elderly parents that it’s time to move out of their independent living arrangement and into a home shared with family or an assisted living facility. Often, these moves don’t happen until a parent suffers an injury and realizes their vulnerability or suddenly needs help caring for themselves… Read More »
Illinois Company Facing Lawsuit over Noncompete Agreements
The State Attorney General of Illinois has filed a lawsuit against an Illinois company that requires its customer service employees to sign a noncompete agreement. The lawsuit filed by State Attorney General Lisa Madigan states that the agreements are illegal when imposed on low-wage workers. Companies who make regular use of noncompete agreements are… Read More »
Department of Education Announces Title IX Changes
The US Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, has announced that she is rescinding parts of the Obama administration’s Title IX guidance on how schools receiving federal funds should respond to accusations of sexual misconduct. Among other changes, DeVos announced changes to the standard of evidence used in sexual assault claims. Read on to learn… Read More »