Plans can change throughout people’s lives as circumstances change. When people are forced to change different aspects of their lives, it can affect more than just the specific part of their life where the change in circumstances occurred. People need to take time to...
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Are retirement accounts probated?
If you're trying to get your financial affairs in order, it's important to know which accounts can be probated. Your retirement accounts can go into probate after you pass away. However, if you choose the right beneficiaries during the estate planning process, you can...
Getting creditor relief during a crisis
Many people living in Illinois and around the country have been riding waves of uncertainty during the economic turbulence of the past two years. Adjusting to daily life can take many forms, whether it is downsizing to make ends meet, accepting government assistance...
What are the factors used to determine alimony?
Alimony, also called spousal support, is an important issue to resolve during any divorce. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing couples to understand how the divorce court will go about determining alimony during their divorce and to be prepared to navigate a...
When should you file for bankruptcy?
Illinois residents heavily in debt often wonder if there’s any way out. Bankruptcy might just be the answer. It’s important to know when you should file. What should you consider before filing for bankruptcy? Filing for bankruptcy should only be used as a last resort...
Fears rise over aggressive debt collection, creditor harassment
Illinois residents who are in debt have enough to think about without facing aggressive debt collectors and various forms of harassment. In the past, contact was generally limited to phone calls and notices in the mail. However, as people communicate in different...
Is it legal for debt collectors to contact family members?
Illinois residents who owe sizable debt might worry about debt collectors contacting them. It's possible to ignore the calls, but collectors could begin to contact the debtor's family members. It's important to know whether this is legal. Why do debt collectors...
Help navigating child custody in Illinois
Child custody can be particularly challenging to resolve. There are a host of factors that are used to determine child custody and it is helpful for parents to be familiar with what those are as they navigate the child custody process. Help navigating child custody...
How the FDCPA protects consumers
If you miss payments on some of your obligations, you may find yourself at the mercy of Illinois debt collectors. Some debt collectors are reasonable, but others don't follow any standards and harass consumers. It often goes unreported because consumers think debt...
How can I stop creditor harassment after bankruptcy?
You’ve recently filed for bankruptcy and feel a sense of relief and excitement at making a fresh financial start. Suddenly, you start receiving calls from creditors again. You may feel shocked and confused, wondering if something went wrong with the bankruptcy or you...