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Filing for guardianship in Illinois allows someone to make decisions for a person unable to care for themselves. Whether due to age, disability, or other circumstances, this legal arrangement can provide essential support to vulnerable individuals. At Bielski Chapman, LTD., we understand that navigating the guardianship process can be daunting. We are here to guide…
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Estate Tax Considerations for Special Needs Trusts in Illinois
: Estate Tax Considerations for Special Needs Trusts in IllinoisWhen planning for the future of a loved one with special needs, establishing a Special Needs Trust (SNT) is often a vital component of an estate plan. For residents of Illinois, it is essential to understand the unique estate tax considerations that can arise with these trusts. This knowledge can ensure that your loved one…
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Special needs planning is a component of estate planning designed to address the requirements of individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions. For families in Illinois, this planning is essential to ensure the long-term care and financial stability of loved ones with special needs. Bielski Chapman, LTD., our respected Illinois estate planning attorneys are here to…
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Prior to law school I worked in consulting. My job was leveraging automation and digital tools to replicate time-consuming redundant tasks for privilege and discovery teams on a nationwide litigation effort. I used VBA, SQL and Acrobat to save $180,000 across a single team. My skills in this area have allowed me to operate a…
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Three things in life are inevitable: death, taxes, and practice management software. Well, the third is only inevitable if you practice law… the moment you get sick of spreadsheets to keep track of your client matters is the moment you realize it’s time for practice management software. If you’ve been to a law seminar or…
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What is the Role of a Guardian ad Litem in a Guardianship?
: What is the Role of a Guardian ad Litem in a Guardianship?In most counties in Illinois, the judge will appoint a Guardian ad Litem (frequently referred to by its abbreviation “G-A-L”) before appointing a guardian of a Ward. This is a confusing term because both “Guardian” and “Guardian ad Litem” have the word Guardian in them – but they could not be more different in their…
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If you are a new homeowner, congratulations! Maybe someone recommended to you recently that now that you own a home, it is beneficial to put your real estate in a revocable living trust and you’re wondering why. Read on! By putting real estate in trust, clients ensure that their home will be transferred to their…
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One issue that we come across frequently is a deed that has been sitting in a deceased parent’s name for years, and finally a child is ready to sell the property, but doesn’t have the authority to sell because their name is not on the deed. One way to go about selling the property is…
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The first time I heard the word “probate” was after I had finished law school and passed the bar exam. If you are lucky, the probate process is a foreign concept to you. But most people come across it at some point in their lifetime, and we are here to demystify what exactly probate is. …
