Protecting Your Family And Future
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 7, 2019 | Estate Administration/Probate
Many people living in Illinois understand the importance of writing a will as part of their estate plan. However, there are situations in which the legitimacy of a will is questioned by parties that might be entitled to benefit from somebody's estate. Depending on the...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 6, 2019 | Estate Administration/Probate
Music fans in Illinois and across the country enjoyed the music of Tom Petty while he was alive. However, he is in the news after his death because of alleged impropriety by his widow. According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County court, she engaged in a breach...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 5, 2019 | Estate Administration/Probate
Film buffs in Illinois may have heard about filmmaker John Singleton's recent sudden death from a stroke at the age of 51. Reports suggest that there might be litigation associated with his estate. Singleton's will is purportedly from 1993. At that time, he had only...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | May 31, 2019 | Divorce
In recent years, Illinois has passed a new law that helps divorcing couples decide who should get the family pet. In the past, the court viewed pets as any other marital property, such as a car or house. Today, pets have a status akin to children in the state,...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | May 14, 2019 | Immigration
Illinois residents who have been following events at the U.S.-Mexico border will likely know that President Trump has called the situation a national emergency. Thousands of migrants have already fled desperate conditions in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras and made...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | May 1, 2019 | Estate Administration
Illinois residents use passwords to protect their finances and privacy. These passwords can keep hackers out. Unfortunately, the passwords that protect a person can create problems if the individual passes away or becomes incapacitated. It is good for individuals to...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 22, 2019 | Estate Administration
Many people living in Illinois understand the importance of estate planning. They take the time to write a will and execute other documents that govern end-of-life issues, such as advanced directives, powers of attorney and living wills. However, many people make...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 19, 2019 | Divorce
As people live longer, healthier lives, retirement has become a whole new adventure for many. For some married couples, retirement is an opportunity to rediscover the relationship. Others realize they do not wish to spend their retirement years with someone they no...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 18, 2019 | Divorce
In the last decade, a greater number of older couples have filed for divorce. Legal professionals refer to this as gray divorce, and it occurs when couples over the age of 50 end a marriage. Although society doesn't typically associate divorce with couples that have...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Mar 25, 2019 | Immigration
Immigrants in Illinois whose spouses have H-1B visas may lose their right to work in the United States on their H-4 spousal visas. While the Obama administration granted spouses the right to work if the H-1B visa holder was working toward permanent residency, the...
