by Jonathan Cole | Apr 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Illinois Supreme Court Lawsuit Raises Big Questions About Speech and Judicial Authority A recent federal lawsuit challenges a decision by the Illinois Supreme Court to remove a judge from active service after controversial speech, and it raises important questions...
by Jonathan Cole | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
What to Bring to an Estate Planning Meeting With a Lawyer Thinking about estate planning is a smart step but many people wonder what they should bring to their first meeting with an estate planning attorney. The good news is you don’t need to have everything perfectly...
by Jonathan Cole | Apr 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Illinois Supreme Court Takes Action on “Legal Deserts”, What It Means for You Have you ever wondered why people in some Illinois communities struggle to find a lawyer for basic legal needs like family matters, housing issues, or estate planning? Many parts of our...
by Jonathan Cole | Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Illinois’s Senate Bill 83 (SB0083) Means for Estate Planning and Vehicle Transfers If someone you love passes away and leaves behind vehicles, dealing with the paperwork to transfer titles can be confusing, especially when the estate is small and the costs of...
by Jonathan Cole | Apr 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Planning for Your Pets: Why Care Instructions and Funding Belong in Your Estate Plan For many Illinois families, pets aren’t just animals, they’re beloved members of the family. Yet far too often, estate plans overlook an important question: What happens to your pets...
by Jonathan Cole | Apr 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
What In re Estate of Topal Means for Illinois Estates, Creditors, and Property Interests The Illinois Appellate Court’s decision in In re Estate of Topal, 2022 IL App (4th) 210613, offers a valuable lesson about how creditor claims, probate timelines, and mortgage...
