Many younger people think that estate planning is only for the very wealthy or the very old, and so they put it off. Many of these people continue to put it off for years simply because they don't want to think about all that estate planning implies. This kind of...
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Limits on debt collectors
Debt collectors in Illinois can be intimidating. It's their job to try to scare you into paying the debt, and they have some tools they can use to contact you in their attempts to collect. However, collectors occasionally overstep their regulations, and you can report...
The deeply personal aspects of family law cases
It is easy for some people to think of family legal issues as just another set of cases moving through the judicial system. At our law firm, we don’t think that way. We understand the deeply personal aspects of family law cases and how these legal issues can impact...
Did you get a debt relief offer that seems too good to be true?
Sometimes all it takes is one life-changing even that causes your bills to start piling up unpaid. You may have suffered a serious illness leading to massive medical expenses. Or like many in 2020 and 2021, you may have been laid off and unable to find a new job in...
Avoiding the fear of bankruptcy
Many people in Illinois hesitate to file for any type of bankruptcy. This keeps them from getting the fresh start that they need when they are struggling with debt. Consumers need to take a step back and analyze exactly how it can improve their situation in the long...
Intersection accident leaves bystander dead
An accident at a Chicago-area intersection left a bystander dead at the scene. Authorities who investigated the accident said that the woman who died was struck by a as she was trying to cross the street. At the time she was crossing the street, a passenger car...
Common bankruptcy myths debunked
If a consumer in Frankfort, Illinois, believes they have no way out of debt, they might consider bankruptcy. Chapter 7 removes debt by requiring the selling of some assets while Chapter 13 is a structured repayment plan, and both can help get debts discharged....
Know how to estate plan in a blended family
Living in a blended family can be enormously rewarding, but it can also have its challenges. Amongst those challenges are those pertaining to estate planning. While a lot of people choose to forego estate planning because they think that they don’t enough assets to...
How does the Fair Credit Reporting Act protect consumers?
Most people would rather keep their credit and related financial information private. Fortunately, the Fair Credit Reporting Act protects citizens of Illinois and the rest of the United States. Here's a closer look at what the Fair Credit Reporting Act is and how it...
Where does Illinois ranks in divorce difficulty?
Regardless of whether one is married or not, we have all heard the old adage that over half of all marriages end in divorce. However, at least in the U.S., that number is likely closer to 39 percent. And, according to a statistical analysis done by Best Life, one’s...