If You Are a Parent, Having a Will is Critical

If You Are a Parent, Having a Will is Critical

If You Are a Parent, Having a Will is Critical   A will is one of the most important legal documents you can have. While less than one-third of Americans have one, creating a will is more critical than most people realize—and no, it is not just for the wealthy. A will...
Getting Married?  Do This after Saying “I Do”

Getting Married? Do This after Saying “I Do”

Getting Married? Do This after Saying “I Do” June is the unofficial month of weddings, and while there are many “to-do’s” before you say “I do,” there are a lot of things you need to remember as soon as the marriage begins.    Premarital Agreement Before...
Estate Plans in an Emergency

Estate Plans in an Emergency

Estate Plans in an Emergency We can all agree that we are living through some very strange times during the Coronavirus pandemic. The unpredictable nature of each day is a great reminder that we are not always in control — but, we can be prepared. If you haven’t...
New Year, New Laws

New Year, New Laws

New Year, New Laws With the ringing in of every new year, there is always a new set of laws that go into effect. This year, two laws directly affect trustees and beneficiaries in the state of Illinois. The Illinois Trust Code (ITC) The Illinois Trust Code (ITC) has...
Joanna’s Podcast Debut

Joanna’s Podcast Debut

Joanna’s Podcast Debut: Insights on Mentorship, Entrepreneurship, and Women in Law Introduction In this week’s Go Girl Leadership Project interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joanna, a family lawyer and partner at Campbell Long in the Chicagoland area....