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There are cases where financial concerns are just a portion of the legal troubles or issues an individual is facing. In those cases, it is especially important to seek the guidance of a Chicago bankruptcy lawyer who can examine your…

By now, you’ve heard about the importance of estate planning with an estate planning lawyer Shreveport, LA, and if you haven’t, there’s never been a better time to start. By determining how your property will be distributed upon your death,…

The IRS is offering some help to taxpayers in getting organized so the filing season can be as easy as possible for everyone. “Having all needed documents on hand before taxpayers prepare their return helps them file it completely and…

You’ve decided on a nursing home for your parents, for example. Now, what’s needed for the admissions process to a long-term, skilled facility? A physician’s order for admission. A state-required form that certifies your parent meets nursing home criteria, which…

Many people believe that an easy way to avoid probate and enable your children to assist you as you age is to add your children to your bank accounts and even the deed to your home. But this strategy doesn’t…

The concept of retirement is stressful for many people. Retiring in and of itself can be worrisome because it essentially entails a life where you no longer work yet you still need to support yourself. In addition to worrying about…

What exactly is nursing home preplanning and when do you need to start thinking about it? Ideally, nursing home preplanning happens about five years or more before you think you or a loved one will need long-term care. Many seniors…

Executors have a high level of responsibility for as long as the probate process drags on — which can even be years in some cases. Your main objective? Prevent estate assets from being damaged or depreciated. You must make decisions…

The inflationary cycle we are now in is causing anxiety for many consumers. Coming on the heels of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic makes it feel even worse. And then there is the prospect of a future recession.…

Illinois Man Dies Of West Nile Virus The unexpected happens all too often, it can sneak up on you and your family and sometimes it is not for the better. Earlier this year a man died of the West Nile…