by Jonathan Cole | Jul 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
When a Parent’s Memory Begins to Fade: An Estate Planner’s Guide to Protecting Your Loved One It’s one of the most difficult conversations many families will ever face. Maybe Mom has started forgetting appointments. Dad keeps paying the same bill...
by Jonathan Cole | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
BIPA, Flock Cameras, and Facial Recognition: What Illinois Residents Need to Know Illinois has one of the strongest biometric privacy laws in the country: the Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA). Originally enacted in 2008, BIPA has become a powerful tool for...
by Jonathan Cole | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
How Charitable Gifts Are Distributed During Probate in Illinois Many people choose to leave part of their estate to a favorite charity, church, school, or nonprofit organization. Whether it’s a small percentage of an estate or a substantial bequest, charitable...
by Jonathan Cole | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Funding Your Trust: Why Signing the Trust Isn’t the Final Step You’ve signed your revocable living trust. Congratulations! But here’s something that surprises many people: Creating a trust is only half the job. The other half is making sure your...
by Jonathan Cole | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Illinois Creates a New Legal Pathway for Immigrant Children: What Families Need to Know About Special Immigrant Juvenile Status As immigration enforcement continues to evolve across the country, Illinois has enacted new legislation designed to help vulnerable...
