by Jonathan Cole | Jun 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Summary: In re Estate of Edward Hegner, 2026 IL App (1st) 240738 What happened Edward Hegner died in 2016 without a will. His estate passed into probate, and his sister served as administrator. A man named Colin Lateano, who had been raised by Ed in many ways but...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding the New Illinois Lawsuit Challenging the Medical Aid-in-Dying Law Medical aid in dying is a deeply personal and often emotional topic for families facing the realities of terminal illness. Recently, that conversation in Illinois took a legal turn....
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) and Risks With AI Notetaking Tools Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, especially notetaking and transcription apps, are becoming increasingly popular in workplaces and organizations. They help capture...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Federal Judge: Illinois Supreme Court Likely Violated Cook County Judge’s Rights. Here’s What Illinois Families Should Know A federal judge in Illinois recently issued a significant ruling in a case involving a retired Cook County judge who was removed from a...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
In re Estate of Smith (2025 IL App (1st) 250009-U): What Illinois Families Need to Know A recent Illinois appellate decision, In re Estate of Smith, clarifies how the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) can pursue claims against the estate of a...
