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...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Asaro v. Maniscalco (Cal. App. 5th) Trust Litigation and Fiduciary Duty Explained In Asaro v. Maniscalco, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, issued a published opinion on July 12, 2024 in a high-stakes trust dispute involving allegations of breach of...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Can You Look Inside a Safe Deposit Box After Someone Passes Away to Find a Will? After a loved one passes away, families are often left searching for important documents, especially the Last Will and Testament. One common question we hear from Illinois families is:...
