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Rising Home Values and Your Estate Plan
Home values across the North Shore have climbed sharply, and Northbrook sits right in the middle of that trend. For many families, the house is…
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How Charitable Remainder Trusts Work in Illinois
A charitable remainder trust, commonly called a CRT, is an irrevocable trust into which a grantor transfers assets, typically appreciated property or investment securities. The…
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When an Estate Holds Hard to Sell Property
A recent Chicago news story offers an unlikely lesson for anyone settling an estate. The city's attempt to auction off a large collection of vacant…
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Illinois Estate Tax After the 2026 Change
For several years, estate planning in Illinois came with a countdown. The federal estate tax exemption was set to fall sharply at the start of…
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Choosing an Executor for Your Illinois Will
The executor of a will is the person legally responsible for carrying out its instructions after death. In Illinois, that means opening the estate in…
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Common Probate Myths That Cost Families Time and Money
Probate carries a reputation that often does not match reality. We hear the same worries repeated by families who are grieving and unsure of what…
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Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Facing Litigation
Most business litigation does not start with a dramatic falling out. It starts with a contract that was not clear enough, a dispute that was…
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Illinois Partnership Law and Joliet Disputes
Most business partners focus on the business itself when they start working together. The legal framework governing their relationship often gets far less attention than…
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Managing Digital Assets in Illinois Estates
Most people don't think about their digital life when they think about their estate. But they should. Online accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, digital photo libraries, subscription…
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How Contract Review Prevents Business Disputes
I've handled enough business litigation to tell you with confidence that a significant portion of it was preventable. Not all of it. But a lot.…
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What Is Due Diligence in an IL Business Deal
Every week I talk to someone who's excited about a deal. They've found a business they want to buy, or they've got a new partner…
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What to Expect During IL Business Litigation
Most business owners who end up in litigation have never been through it before. They know something went wrong, they know someone needs to be…
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