Marriage is a wonderful thing. People are happy, they are in love, they are in a certain state of euphoria. Then something happens and the people who were once in love…can’t stand each other. People become bitter, vengeful, and completely unlike themselves. They try to work things out, but nothing helps. The only...
Third Party Special Needs Trusts
Establishing a special needs trust can be an invaluable part of the estate planning process. A special needs trust is a specific type of trust used to provide supplemental support to a person with disabilities without jeopardizing the individual’s continued receipt of government benefits. You may have a loved one with special...
Dying Without a Will
While many people might have to create a will on their to-do list, they may not realize the consequences that come with passing away without having a valid will in place. When someone dies without creating a legally valid will, it is referred to as dying “intestate.” Without a will, all assets that...
Advance Health Care Directives
An advanced health care directive is an important part of developing a comprehensive estate plan and critical to making sure your wishes for your health care< treatment are always honored. An advance health care directive is a legal document that memorializes how you want medical decisions made on your behalf if, at any...
Tips When Buying Your First Condo
Working towards the purchase of your very first condo is an exciting time. It is a different adventure than purchasing a house, but still a significant undertaking in the pursuit of a place to own and call home. To help ensure you are buying the right condo for you and to help make...
Short Sales: The Good and The Bad
While you may have heard about people getting great deals on homes through a short sale, you may not be fully aware of how this happens. It is true, short sales can get you a home at a surprisingly low price. In fact, the low cost of short-sale houses is often one of...
What Happens If Your Former Spouse Fails to Follow the Divorce Agreement?
The road to a finalized divorce is a difficult one. Unfortunately, things do not automatically fall into place after the divorce decree is entered. Many people struggle with a former spouse who fails to follow the terms of the final divorce agreement. If this has happened for you, an experienced divorce attorney...
What Happens to Debt in Divorce?
Long after the paper have been signed, divorce can have a lasting impact on your personal finances. This is not just because of alimony, child support, or how your assets were divided, but also how your debts were divided during the divorce process. Division and assignment of debt will have a substantial effect on...
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What do you Need for a Residential Lease Agreement?
Illinois Residential Lease Attorney
Here at M&A Law Firm, we are experienced in providing sound legal counsel to both landlords and tenants regarding residential leases. We take into account all aspects of the landlord and tenant relationship and work to help ensure the relationship remains a positive one. Establishing a detailed and legally...
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Trust Basics
Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
You may have heard some things about trusts that have piqued your interest. Trusts can be invaluable in the estate planning process. A trust can protect an inheritance for a minor child. A trust can provide support for a special needs loved one without jeopardizing the receipt of government benefits. A...
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