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When creating a living trust, you’re required to appoint a power of attorney who will act in your place when you’re incapacitated. Here are four types of power of attorney that can help you make an informed decision. General –…

A special needs trust is a document that allows you to hold or protect assets for your beneficiary with disabilities. Here are some reasons why you should establish a special needs trust. To choose someone to serve as a trustee,…

Once you’ve made up your mind to file for divorce, speaking to an experienced divorce lawyer is a good idea. You can gain a lot of information during your first consultation when you ask the right questions. These include: How…

You may be considering establishing a trust as part of your estate planning actions. There are key benefits to be gained from this course of action. These can include… Preventing the need for time and cost consuming probate Provisions in…

Your adopted child has the same legal rights as your biological children when it pertains to estate planning situations. However, these circumstances may differ when your child isn’t legally adopted, requiring you to make changes to your estate plan, will,…

You’ve decided to end your marriage, but don’t know what to do next. Here are two reasons why consulting with a divorce attorney is a wise move. Importance of Consulting a Divorce Attorney: Seeking legal advice from an experienced divorce…

When looking for adoption attorney services, you will find that adopting a child is a challenging legal experience, but it is also an amazing opportunity to expand your family. Given the complexities of the Illinois Adoption Act and court requirements for…

No couple adopts a child with plans to divorce. However, circumstances may occur where you and your partner decide to split amicably. So, what happens to your adopted child? After a divorce, both partners have parental legal rights of their…

It can be extremely difficult to know where to turn to when faced with divorce. Most of us don’t have prior experience with the legal landscape associated with this process. Therefore, it’s not surprising to hear of time and money…

You probably thought you were done with your will once you made it. While this is a common misconception, updating your will is often necessary after a marriage or divorce. When you’re getting married, you likely want to provide for…

If you’re thinking of getting a divorce as a stay-at-home mum or dependent spouse, you’ve probably thought of alimony. Alimony is an amount of money paid by a supporting partner to a dependent partner. These payments may be made continuously…