Eventually, some or all of the money or other assets that were acquired during your lifetime will be passed down to your children. Therefore, it is important to have a transfer plan in place that allows your children to use their inheritance wisely. How much will your...

It's been said that 1 in 2 marriages will fail. That makes those with their own business in Illinois and across the country very nervous at the prospect of having to split their business. Even if you don't own a business but instead own a portion of one, the divorce...

With the rise of "gray divorce" in Illinois and across the country, a growing number of people are not only choosing to divorce later in life; they are also opting to remarry. When making the decision to marry again, it is important to consider your estate plan during...