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As the parent of a child or adult with special needs, thoroughly preparing for their future once you’ve passed away is an essential component of estate planning. With the help of Granholm & Gynac in Joliet, Illinois, you can set…

If age, illness, or an accident causes you to become mentally or physically incapacitated, who will make decisions about your medical care? Who will ensure all your bills are paid, and your financial needs are met? Instead of being left…

Once a person passes away, the probate and estate administration process begins. And it can quickly become very complicated depending on certain factors. That’s why Granholm & Gynac LLC is here to help. Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy;…

Granholm & Gynac have put together what you should know about divorce law in Illinois. ILLINOIS IS “NO-FAULT” If you’re looking for a fault to give you more leverage during a divorce, you’ll find that Illinois is a no-fault state.…

There are many reasons why it may make sense for you to consider entering into either a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. At Granholm & Gynac, we assist clients with prenuptial agreement documents to protect their assets and property in case…

Clients often ask how the mediation process works. While explaining how the mediation process should proceed and discussing all obligations and responsibilities, the attorney’s aim is to maintain a neutral position. All sides are encouraged to start by providing a…

Getting a divorce is a notoriously messy process even when the split is amicable. If you’re in the process of getting divorced, you may be wondering whether you need a divorce lawyer. The answer to that question will depend on…

In addition to drafting a will, the trust attorneys at Granholm & Gynac can advise you on whether it makes sense to establish a trust as a part of your estate plan. Trusts can provide numerous benefits for an estate…

Whether or not you need a lawyer to help you draft a will depends on the nature and complexity of your assets. When preparing a will, it is important for you to meet basic procedural requirements, such as making witnesses…

For anyone who is looking to expand their own family, adoption can be an amazing way to achieve this goal. However, this process can be a difficult and long process. Due to this fact, it is important to have the…

There are a few reasons why it makes sense to hire an estate planning attorney. One is the amount of assets the deceased may have had. These further increases if they owned a business at the time of their death.…

At Granholm & Gynac, LLC, as child support attorneys, we’ve assisted numerous clients in establishing, modifying, and enforcing court orders for child support. There have been many changes to our state’s child support laws recently, and you may not be…