For many of us, Thanksgiving is going to look a lot different this year. In light of COVID-19, families will be gathering around the computer screen rather than the dining table to keep everyone safe, especially older parents and loved...
If you need a good scare, this DIY estate planning case should do the trick. In Centrue Bank v. Voga, an Illinois court case decided last month, a woman tried to amend her late father’s trust to include benefits for...
Maybe Mom is starting to forget things. Or Dad had a fall a couple of weeks ago, and you’re scared it’s going to happen again. In non-COVID times, signs like these might prompt you to start researching residential care options...
No matter how much you plan, the time right after someone dies can be completely confusing. Here’s what you need to do, and what you can put off. Immediately after death Obtain a death certificate. Get extras to close bank...
Divvying up a loved one’s earthly possessions after they’re gone is pretty miserable, even under the best circumstances. But if someone messed with their estate plan before they died, estate administration – that’s lawyer-speak for distributing someone’s things according to...
Like many other states, Illinois has slowly begun easing restrictions imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19. But as the daily case numbers show, there’s still plenty of reason to be concerned about transmission. Whether you’re headed to the office,...
The Illinois courts are coming back to life following months of only hearing emergency and essential cases during the pandemic. On June 30, the Illinois Judicial Conference announced the creation of a task force that will study how to resume...
If you created an estate plan remotely during the pandemic, there’s good news — the governor’s executive orders permitting remote signing during the coronavirus crisis are now in the permanent law. On June 12, Governor Pritzker signed SB 2135, the...
If you have a loved one who needs long-term care now or soon, the last few months have probably brought quite a few questions about their safety and well-being. About one-third (35%) of all COVID-related deaths in the United States...
Generation Law is reopening our doors June 1, and if you come to visit us, you’ll find our team covered up in style. We’re proud to partner with L&N MASK Co., a local company producing face masks for a good...
Having a loved one in long-term care can be pretty scary right now. Nursing homes are one of the main front lines in the fight against COVID-19, as the virus has overtaken many of these facilities. In fact, a whopping...
Wondering how the law will impact you and your family? The CARES Act has several provisions that could affect your planning, including: Relief payments. One of the most high-profile pieces of the legislation is a refundable tax credit against your...