There’s nothing easy about “legalese.” Specialized terminology in the legal field is notoriously difficult for the average person to understand, but so important that learning those that will impact ...

The tricky world of personal finance sometimes gets so involved that the legal system comes knocking. If you’re someone who doesn’t have a lot of experience in finance, you might already be used to ...

Conservatorships have been in the spotlight lately, but they’re a concept that the disability community has reckoned with for decades. Just last month, news landed that iconic downtown business Ernest ...

Prospective clients often call and tell me they “need a simple living will.” They usually mean they want a will – and likely a trust, general power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living ...

If you’re not able to manage the purchase or sale of a property in person—or prefer to outsource this complicated task to someone else—you might draw up a power of attorney agreement. A power of ...

On January 1, 2025, Illinois Public Act 103-0994 took effect, amending the Illinois Power of Attorney Act to reduce risk for third parties by ...