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Is Honesty Always the Best Policy? Illinois Appellate Court Holds Attorney’s Ethical Obligations Trump Professional Liability...

In a case of first impression, the Illinois Appellate Court considered whether a professional liability insurer can deny a defense to its insured, an attorney who admits he erred in providing legal services. Ill. State Bar...more

Does a trust beneficiary incur any personal liability?

As a general rule, one assumes no personal liability when one becomes a trust beneficiary. There are some exceptions, however. Charles E. Rounds, Jr. explains in Section 5.6 of Loring and Rounds: A Trustee’s Handbook (2012)....more

Life Insurance as a Creditor Protected Alternative to Cash - Asset Protection

This was featured in WORTH magazine and discusses the tactical use of special legal and insurance strategies as a creditor protected alternative to cash. Great for financial advisors, CPA's and estate and life insurance...more