Undue influence occurs when someone persuades a person to act against their own free will, usually for the benefit of another person. In estate planning, this can mean someone is manipulated into changing their will or other estate documents. In Illinois, avoiding...
Failure to pay child support can result in a range of consequences. For example, wage garnishment, seizure of tax refunds and even imprisonment in extreme cases. One common repercussion is the suspension of the delinquent parent’s driver’s license. This measure is...
Creating a power of attorney allows you to keep your finances and property under the control of someone you trust if old age, disability or a serious illness makes it impossible for you to make decisions for yourself. You may grant your POA many kinds of powers,...
If you’re going through a divorce, what you post online may have serious consequences in the courtroom. Your online activity can affect everything from asset distribution to the allocation of parental responsibilities. As such, it’s important to know what to post—and...
