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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process. less -

Prenuptial Agreement Series (Part 1): Do I Need a Prenup?

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 12/12/2023

A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup”, is a contract or agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation and advance of marriage. A common misconception is that prenups are only needed if you are a celebrity or have...more

Saying “I DO” Again – Top Eight Issues to Consider Before Taking Your Next Trip Down the Aisle

Cole Schotz on 6/14/2023

Most people are aware of the statistic that 50% of marriages end in divorce, and the statistics for divorces in second marriages are even higher with a rate of 70%. Often with second marriages, couples will have to address...more

Child Support and Gifting

Burns & Levinson LLP on 6/17/2019

As a divorce lawyer who also does some probate litigation and trusts and estate work, I have always been interested in the interplay between divorce and trusts and estates. Recently, the issue of whether gifts are considered...more

Wealth Management Update - July 2018

Proskauer Rose LLP on 7/6/2018

July Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-family Loans and Split Interest Charitable Trusts (Rev. Rul. 2018-16) - The July § 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs,...more

Estate Planning and Prenuptial Agreements: Tax Implications of Alimony

Burr & Forman on 6/16/2017

When contemplating marriage and estate planning, frequently, individuals will enter into prenuptial (premarital) agreements to address their rights and obligations during the marriage and in the event of a divorce or death. A...more

Civil Union Partnerships: Congratulations And Be Aware

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC on 5/25/2011

Earlier this year, Governor Pat Quinn signed the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (the “Civil Union Act”). ...more

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