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Incentive Trusts One thing many people worry about is the best way to provide for their loved ones after they are gone. Sometimes, we want to leave...

Putting Your Eggs in One Basket 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Why do I Need a Will? Illinois Estate Planning Attorney While many have some idea about what a will is, it is important to understand the true importance of this estate...