As divorce in later years of life becomes more common, residents of Illinois may want to focus on ensuring that their estate plans are up to date. An estate plan is most beneficial when it is updated regularly and reflects a person's current wishes. Common pitfalls...
Month: September 2020
Helping teens cope with divorce
When parents divorce, they may understandably worry that their young children will have difficulty dealing with the new circumstances. Parents of teens, however, might not anticipate having as many issues. After all, teenagers often seem to have one foot out the door...
Handling a child’s request to change homes
After a divorce or child custody case concludes in Illinois, some children will decide that they would rather live with the noncustodial parent. When a child expresses an interest in changing where he or she lives, it is important for the parents to handle the...
The variables to consider when creating an estate plan
Ideally, any adult living in Illinois will have an estate plan in place. The exact structure of your plan will depend on your age, if you have minor children and the type of assets that you have. It may also depend on whether you or your children have special needs to...