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Differences Between a Living Will and a Power of Attorney? There are a number of different legal documents that fall under the practice area of “estate planning.” The general purpose of this area of law is to assist you in planning what you would like to happen to your properties, assets, and yourself upon the end of your life. Many
May 29, 2020 Thinking about the future can be intimidating, but it is important to consider how you want your wishes carried out in the event you become incapaciated or after you pass away. Under the Illinois Power of Attorney Act, a power of attorney (POA) is someone you (principal) designate (agent) to manage your financial affairs who also makes
May 27, 2020 Dear Valued Clients, We are pleased to announce that our office reception area in Woodstock, Illinois will reopen on June 1st, 2020 in response to entering Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan. While we share great optimism towards a return to normalcy, we stress caution and encourage the continued use of our virtual meetings and call-ins to conduct your
May 26, 2020 No one sets out to sustain an injury at work, but accidents and incidents happen. Every day, workers go to work and never return home the same. When dealing with a work injury, it may seem like a foreign language or process. You may not know exactly how the workers’ compensation claims process works, but this
May 11, 2020 The DMasso Sculpture Eagle moves to Woodstock Illinois. This eagle is made from heavy gauge steel and aluminum. Designed for outside/inside the steel will patina darker than the aluminum giving a lifetime of the color contrast seen in an adult bald eagle. Eagles can routinely be found in Northern Wisconsin area. The eagle taking flight can be found
What Should I Include in My Illinois Prenuptial Agreement? Over the past few decades, sentiments regarding prenuptial agreements have shifted significantly. Prenuptial agreements, commonly referred to as “prenups,” have changed from being solely reserved for the wealthy and famous to becoming a legal document that many soon-to-be-married couples consider before tying the knot. There are a number of reasons why
Second District Civil Decision Digest Decisions dated March 31, 2020 – April 20, 2020 Andrew J. Mertzenich, esq. *The content, citations, and analysis provided are for informational use only and give a rough overview of decisions. In-depth and independent research should be made before citing a case. Cases are arranged by type, and then chronologically by decision date with the
When Is a Commercial Property Owner Liable for a Customer’s Injury? The last thing people expect when visiting a retail store, mall, restaurant, bar, or other commercial property is to suffer a major injury. It is typically assumed that these types of properties are well-maintained and do not represent a major risk to patrons’ safety. However, commercial property injuries do
On April 7, 2020, the Governor suspended the annual township meeting for the calendar year 2020 in the latest Executive Order 2020-22 The Township Code sets out the requirement for an annual town meeting held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month of April. In 2020, these town hall-type meetings would have been required to be held on April 14,
On March 25, 2020, the Department of Labor issued the required poster employers will need to provide to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Employers may satisfy this requirement by posting the notice in a conspicuous place on their premises, emailing or mailing the notice to employees directly, or posting it on an employee external website or