Protecting Your Family And Future
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 27, 2021 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Law
Marriage is one of the most significant commitments two people can make to each other. This is why the passing of a spouse is so difficult, regardless of whether the two individuals were still married, cordially acquainted, or estranged. Therefore, an omission from...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 10, 2021 | Divorce
Dividing property and assets acquired during a marriage is a common sore spot in divorce proceedings. Trying to figure out who gets the house, how savings will be split, and the way a joint business will be run can get a little hairy. It's no wonder why discussions on...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 31, 2021 | Family Law
A high asset divorce is a complicated legal proceeding where assets can include real estate, tax benefits, stock options, business interests, stock, deferred compensations, trusts, and more. In regions like Naperville and Joliet, divorce in this category can be more...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 6, 2021 | Divorce
When people get married, they often want their marriage to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, some marriages end in divorce after the social aspects have irretrievably broken down. The most difficult and disputable part of divorce is splitting property between the...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 29, 2021 | Divorce
Domestic violence or abuse refers to violent or abusive acts committed by one spouse against another. This can occur either in physical harm or through power and control behaviors. According to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICDAV), each year, more...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 17, 2021 | Divorce
A gray divorce is experienced by couples who are in their midlife and beyond. Most couples in this type of divorce are 50 years and older, with most of them being married for 20 to 30 years. Most people divorce for their own unique reasons, but the most common causes...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 3, 2021 | Estate Administration/Probate
Probate is a court-supervised process that aids in distributing, sorting, and administering the deceased estate to the designated beneficiaries or heirs. Typically, the deceased person's property is transferred to the beneficiary named in his or her last will. If the...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | May 19, 2021 | Divorce
Lately, divorce has become a hot topic with Bill and Melinda Gates getting a divorce after 27 years of marriage. Why would two of the richest people in the world separate? The reason, they have grown apart. They are not alone. Gray divorce rates have basically...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 28, 2021 | Estate Administration/Probate
Going through probate is a legal process that has filing deadlines and other constraints. We will cover some of the most crucial deadlines and facts to remember when proceeding through the probate process. Constraints for mandatory probate filing Most wills do not...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 16, 2021 | Divorce
"Going through probate" is a phrase that seems simultaneously common in its usage and ambiguous in its meaning. Most people recognize it as having something to do with a deceased person's property and financial affairs, but beyond that, might have only a vague sense...
