Legal Advice on Passed Away

Steps to Take When a Relative Passes Away The passing of a relative can be one of the most traumatic and emotional times in a persons life. When dealing with the loss of a loved one, an individual... more

Without a Will the wrong person may inherit all of your assets, and/or the right person may not inherit anything. This counsel was vividly reminded of this when a long-time client died suddenly last... more

The executive director of enforcement for FINRA, has said the regulator would be specifically targeting "selling away" cases,

PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS!! Thats what everyone tells usand its a great idea, too. In this age of identity theft, stolen credit card accounts, and such, we do well to safeguard any and... more

The following is a brief summary of the most common ways that assets pass upon an individual's death.

Time requirements are very important in the Illinois probate process. Probate law is very jurisdictional. If deadlines are missed, the court may lack jurisdiction to consider the matter. This list... more

The FDA has warned that Depakote and Depakote ER can cause serious birth defects. If you took Depakote or Depakote ER while pregnant and your child suffered any negative health consequences, a... more

Long feared by financial advisors and the clients that believe them, the Probate process in Minnesota is generally not as complicated or as expensive as made out to be. Here is an overview to... more

A list of the most important estate planning documents that everyone should have. If you do not have these documents, or if you think they may be outdated, you should consult with an estate planning... more

Roger Ebert passed away in April of 2013 at the age of 70 after a battle of cancer that went on for several years. Ebert was most well known as the most preeminent film critic in the United states... more