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Are you a parent or guardian of a child with a disability? If so, you may consider creating a Supplemental Needs Trust to protect your child following your passing. This Trust allows those with special needs to receive government benefits while also allowing them to retain funds for personal use. The beneficiary uses these funds … Continue reading Supplemental Needs Trusts

Probate: A grueling, neverending process that tears families apart. When someone passes away, there are numerous different things that the family has to deal with. If the deceased only had a Will when they passed, their entire estate would have to go through probate, which means that the Will must be proven in a court … Continue reading Avoiding Probate

Possible repeal of federal mandate to pursue families and estates for repayment of Medicaid

Cybercrimes are projected to increase by 15% annually and rise to an annual cost of $10.5 trillion in 2025.

It is often shocking to discover how vulnerable your most valuable asset is to being lost. Yet, a few simple, inexpensive asset protection steps can protect your home.

Cybercrimes are projected to increase by 15% annually and rise to an annual cost of $10.5 trillion in 2025.

A Series LLC is a form of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) that combines a corporation’s and a partnership’s features to form a separate business entity. This combination of features protects an LLC from personal liability for business debts of a corporation and the pass-through tax structure of a partnership or sole proprietorship.

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act requires each entity that qualifies as a “reporting company” to file a report (BOI Report) with the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Network (FinCEN), identifying information about each “beneficial owner”, and each “company applicant

Creating a living trust is a significant decision for anyone looking to safeguard their assets and assure their legacy. However, navigating estate planning can be daunting, with misconceptions often muddying the waters. In Illinois, where estate tax laws add an extra layer of complexity, it’s essential to separate fact from fiction before you commit to … Continue reading Common Living Trust Myths: Debunking Misconceptions

In the intricate tapestry of life, there eventually comes a point where one must contemplate the inevitable: what happens to our assets when we’re no longer alive? We understand that discussing posthumous affairs at Tuohy Law Offices can feel uncomfortable. However, for Illinois residents, understanding the estate administration process is not merely a matter of … Continue reading What Is Estate Administration, and Why Should You Plan It?