DIVORCE: THE NEW ESTATE PLANNING TOOL?

  This morning (5/17) presented an article by Michael Waters in the on-line edition of The Atlantic noting that only about half of Americans die with a will (i.e., testamentary…

Life-Changing Real Estate Deal Turns Sour for Chicago Homeowners

The dream of homeownership can quickly sour when lenders and agents take advantage of homeowners and buyers. MV Realty, a company that operated in several states, including Illinois, recently came…

Restraining Orders and Orders of Protection

Restraining orders (sometimes called protective orders) are court orders issued to help protect someone from harm by another person. These orders are meant to impose limitations on the actions or threatening…

Don’t Forget, it’s the Economy Stupid! Aunt Fannie Mae Says the Housing Boom Seems Over

Don’t Forget, it’s the Economy Stupid! Aunt Fannie Mae Says the Housing Boom Seems Over | Pennsylvania Family Law Skip to content Source link

Mysterious Will Raises Questions in $11 Million Chicago Probate Case | Roger Stelk

The case of a record-setting unclaimed Cook County, Illinois, estate took an unusual turn in the summer of 2023 when a will purported to belong to the decedent surfaced. Seven…

Holiday Visitation Issues | WomansDivorce

Having a holiday visitation schedule can make life easier because it lays out where the children will be spending each holiday without having to continually negotiate with your ex.  By…

RESPONDING TO THE DIVORCE WHERE ONE SPOUSE IS READY TO “BURN DOWN THE (FINANCIAL) HOUSE.”

RESPONDING TO THE DIVORCE WHERE ONE SPOUSE IS READY TO “BURN DOWN THE (FINANCIAL) HOUSE.” | Pennsylvania Family Law Skip to content Source link

Charitable Giving Strategies in Your Estate Plan in Arlington Heights, IL

For many people, estate planning and charitable giving go hand in hand. The advantages include helping worthy causes, leaving assets to loved ones, and saving money on taxes. Top charitable…

Reinventing Your Style After Divorce

Have you been considering reinventing your style to help boost your confidence? by Tracy Achen  It’s no secret that divorce can have a bruising effect on a woman’s self-esteem. But…

Sole Custody v Full Custody: What’s the Difference

As a parent, you want to be involved in your child’s life. Divorce oftentimes makes this difficult. When you decide to go through with a divorce and you have a…