Burial, Cremation, and Beyond: What Can Happen to Your Body After You Die? When I meet with clients to discuss their estate plans, we spend a lot of time talking about what happens to their property after they die. But there’s another question that...
Illinois’ New Will Depository: What You Need to Know Beginning January 1, 2027, Illinois residents may have a new option for keeping their original Wills safe: depositing them with their county’s circuit court clerk. I like the idea behind this new law....
When Should You Update Your Estate Plan? A Guide to Keeping Your Plan Current When was the last time you looked at your estate plan? If you have to stop and think about it, there’s a good chance it’s time for a review. Many people think estate planning is...
FREEZING YOUR CREDIT: A SMART SECURITY STEP If you only take one proactive step this week to shield yourself from identity fraud, make it this: place a freeze on your credit reports. It costs nothing. It takes just minutes. And it’s highly effective. Once your credit...
LEGAL MYTH DEBUNKED: 5 MOST COMMON WAYS AN LLC OR CORP CAN LOSE ITS LIABILITY PROTECTION One of the biggest misconceptions in business law is the belief that forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or corporation provides absolute protection from personal liability....
Big Changes Coming to Trademark Filings in 2025 Higher Fees & More Complicated Applications Starting January 18, 2025, significant changes to the trademark application process and fees will take effect, making it more important than ever to have professional legal...
