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If you’re a parent raising a special-needs child in Illinois, you’re probably concerned about who will care for your child when you’re gone. Let’s say you have a child with a cognitive disability, and your child will never be able to live independently on his or her own. Knowing that only you can offer the… Read more »
When it comes to planning for the future of your estate after your death in Illinois, you may be confused about the variety of vehicles for protecting your assets. Estate planning requires a comprehensive understanding of state and federal statutes, which can be difficult for the everyday client. The good news: Your estate planning attorney can help… Read more »
Estate planning is a very individual undertaking, and must be done according to the unique circumstances and goals of each person. At the same time, there are certain issues that should always be taken into consideration in estate planning. One of them is asset protection. Asset protection in the context of estate planning means protecting… Read more »
Introduction: This month’s edition of my newsletter provides a “war story” of a zoning matter with a successful result at the trial court level. It’s been awhile since I’ve sent out this newsletter. I’ll try to be more diligent in 2017 and trust you’ll find my articles of interest and of use. Remember I am… Read more »
After a celebrity dies, you can share how the news affects you instantaneously with your friends via social media. You can also read anything you want about their successes and their failures. You can learn that David Bowie’s creative successes not only included his art but also his estate planning. You can also learn about (and… Read more »
Spurred in part by sandwich shop Jimmy John’s requirement that sandwich-makers and delivery drivers sign over-reaching non-compete agreements, the Act prohibits private sector employers from entering into non-compete restrictions with “low-wage employees” and renders such agreements “illegal and void.” The Act applies to non-compete agreements entered into on or after the Act’s effective date of… Read more »
Julia Smolka has been appointed President of the Harwood Heights-Norridge Chamber of Commerce. She has been active in the Chamber for about seven years. The Chamber seeks to improve communications and business environments for small and mediums size businesses in the area. There are ninety five members. Smolka is happy to lead the civic organization…. Read more »
Gene Di Monte has retired from the practice of law and the firm he founded over fifty years ago. Gene’s commitment to the firm and the growth from one attorney to twenty six is directly attributable to his efforts, guidance and commitment to excellence. Gene will leave the firm in strong standing and well poised… Read more »
Spurred in part by sandwich shop Jimmy John’s requirement that sandwich-makers and delivery drivers sign over-reaching non-compete agreements, the Act prohibits private sector employers from entering into non-compete restrictions with “low-wage employees” and renders such agreements “illegal and void.” The Act applies to non-compete agreements entered into on or after the Act’s effective date of… Read more »
Most people are aware that retirement benefits are exempt assets protected from the claims of creditors of the plan’s beneficiaries. Jordan Finfer and I have been recently working on a case in which we had to dive deeper into the scope of the Illinois law provides for retirement plans. In doing so, we learned some… Read more »