It is not always easy to plan for the future. Estate planning can be a complicated endeavor. First, one must confront his or her own mortality, which is never an easy thing to do. Second, the process itself can seem overwhelming, as the number of estate planning tools...
Month: September 2017
High-asset divorce ends with large payout
Marriage dissolution can affect an individual on many levels. Emotionally, he or she may feel cheated, devastated, disappointed or angry. Although these emotions can be more than enough to cope with, they can only be exacerbated by the potentially life-altering...
Women may see estate planning through a different lens
Many of us think that we have plenty of time to focus on our retirement. While this may be true for some, many Illinois residents wait far too long before implementing a plan that protects their financial security in the future. The same holds true for estate...
What are deceptive trade practices in Illinois?
When Illinois residents buy a good, they probably put little thought into whether they are getting what they are paying for. Sure, a lot of us try to do our research before making a purchase, as is often the case when one buys a car, but we rarely consider whether a...
Is a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy right for you?
Coming to terms with your financial state might be rather shocking, especially if you find that you have more debt than you realized. For many people, delving into the finances is very difficult because it might seem like the debt is insurmountable.If you take a look...