Divorce, or the dissolution of a marriage, is always a serious and touchy process. Emotions can be unpredictable. People can argue, assign blame, and even create some pretty crazy stories in an attempt to get the outcome that...
Author: Johnston, Tomei & Goldberg LLC
Illinois Small Estate Affidavits
September 1, 2021
Families that would rather avoid probate court due to the costs and time frame of a court proceeding can take advantage of small estates affidavits to obtain a decedent’s assets. These include assets such as vehicles,...
The Differences Between First Party Special Needs Trusts and Third Party Special Needs Trusts
July 13, 2021
If you are a family member who cares for someone with a disability, whether a child or an adult, a Special Needs Trust is an estate planning tool that can be used when a client or client’s family member may be entitled to...
Solving a Commercial Lease Dispute
June 4, 2021
Commercial leasing disputes can be costly. Not only can they sour a relationship between a landlord and a tenant, they are often very expensive. Between legal fees and lost rent or services, a lot of time and...
Does Alimony Change as Income Changes?
May 26, 2021
Spousal Alimony Modifications In a divorce, courts go to considerable lengths to figure out how much spousal support one spouse should pay to the other. This initial decision is based on a variety of factors. It might...