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Understanding the Illinois Supportive Living Program (SLP): A More Affordable Alternative to Assisted Living

by Jonathan Cole | Dec 6, 2025 | Uncategorized

For many Illinois families, caring for an aging parent comes with an overwhelming challenge: How do we pay for the care they need?Assisted living facilities in Illinois often cost $5,000–$8,000 per month, making them out of reach for many middle-income...

Blended Families in Illinois: Why a Standard Will Is Not Enough

by Jonathan Cole | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Blended families are incredibly common in Illinois—second marriages, stepchildren, children from prior relationships, and households that look different from the traditional “nuclear” family. While these families are full of love, they also introduce unique legal...

What Happens to Your Digital Assets in Illinois?

by Jonathan Cole | Dec 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

Your Online Life Needs an Estate Plan Too We plan for our homes, bank accounts, cars, and personal belongings — but what about the parts of our lives that exist only online?Today, most Illinois residents have hundreds of digital assets without realizing it, including:...

Should You Add Your Adult Child to Your Home’s Deed?

by Jonathan Cole | Dec 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Hidden Risks Illinois Families Don’t Know About Many Illinois parents believe that adding an adult child to the deed of their home is a simple way to “avoid probate” or “make things easier.” It sounds appealing — one form, one signature, and the house...

What’s Changing for Green Card Holders in 2025 — What You Should Know

by Jonathan Cole | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

📝 Tougher travel and border-exit/entry procedures As of December 26, 2025, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — will begin mandatory biometric screening (including photographs and fingerprint/...

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