Illinois State Law

You may or may not be aware, but the concept of the limited liability company, which revolutionized modern finance and capitalism, was originally developed by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century. Now, hundreds of years later, LLCs and the concept of limited liability are as popular as ever, and most people starting […]

Imagine having an awesome piece of real estate on the Northside of Chicago that’s been in the family forever. This piece of real estate is so precious and so historically intertwined with family history, having it go through probate court would not only be costly and complicated, but it’s almost an insult to your ancestors.

No one wants to get divorced, but unfortunately, seeing as how around half of marriages will end in divorce, it’s a completely valid concern. So, how to protect yourself in case of a divorce, without suffering exponentially? With careful estate planning, of course, and that includes a prenup. In the state of Illinois, a prenup

In our experience, people in Illinois might have come across the term Power of Attorney (POA), but in reality, they have no idea what that really means. Granting power of attorney allows an individual to make decisions and execute tasks on your behalf. This means if you are not present physically or do not want

Sometimes people drift apart and need some space, but that doesn’t mean their marriage is ending. In this case, a couple is going to want to go the route of legal separation, and in Illinois, the laws are very specific. But are they fair towards one party or the other? What are some of the

In general, it’s a safe assumption that no one enjoys paying tax, and that goes for generations down the line. When it comes to estate planning in Illinois, one of the most common questions my clients ask is: “Will my heirs have to pay inheritance tax?” It’s probably the first question that comes up in

If you’ve heard that Illinois is an “at-will” state, and are not quite sure what exactly the term “at-will” encompasses, and what makes Illinois’s “at-will” definition differnet from other states, you’vce come to the right palce. It seems to be a rule that gives employers the ability to terminate employees for almost any reason, yet

So, you’ve been injured on the job in Illinois, and you want to pursue legal action. The first question that might run across your mind is “how much is this case with?” Medical bills, lost wages, uncertainty about the future, and general pain and suffering can weigh heavily on a person’s life; thus, they want

If you are located in the state of Illinois, live with a significant other, and think that you are not married, you are correct. Illinois abolished common-law marriage over a century ago, and that choice still has a huge impact on how marriages and cohabitation are seen in the eyes of the law. That being

Illinois has had a strong tradition of standing up for the “Working Man,” and this tradition has had a profound effect on Illinois’s labor laws here. Let’s be clear here; Illinois is a solidly blue left left-leaning state, and has been for a while, meaning these labor laws have been on the books and are,