What is a Trust? In estate planning, a trust is a written legal document whereby a relationship is established between the maker of the trust and another individual (trustee) for the ownership, control, and distribution of property for the benefit…
As we enter into 2016, a number of new driving laws will take effect. Speeding Regulations (HB1453) An individual driving in a construction zone, school zone or urban area going 26 miles per hour over the posted speed limit…
If you are in the midst of a divorce proceeding, but your marriage is not yet dissolved at the end of a calendar year, you may be able to choose Head of Household (HOH) as your filing status. There are…
Recently enacted legislation means that substantial change is coming in the way Illinois courts will handle divorce cases. These new laws will go into effect on January 1, 2016. Currently, in Illinois, there is a distinction between divorces based on…
With good weather, come bicyclists sharing the road. Even as the summer months come to a close, cycling still provides a sensible alternative for exercise, recreation or travel, but cycling can also bring with it the risk of injury. In…