Many people going through a divorce assume that marital property will automatically be divided 50/50. In Illinois, that is not necessarily the case. Illinois follows a principle known as equitable distribution, which means marital property is divided based on what is...
Think Before You Chat: The Hidden Legal Risks of Using AI Before Calling a Lawyer When a legal problem lands in your lap, the instinct to open a chatbot and start typing is completely understandable. AI legal advice is fast, free, and available at midnight when you...
Why Reviewing Your Estate Plan Is Just as Important as Creating One You signed your will. You set up your trust. You named your beneficiaries. You did the hard work, and you felt the relief that comes with knowing your affairs are in order. But here is the thing:...
On March 1st, 2026, a recent FinCEN rule change will go into effect. Essentially, on certain transfers of real estate, a standardized reporting requirement will be legally imposed in a fashion similar to Bank Secrecy Act obligations. This article explains the rule’s...
The Illinois Appellate Court for the Second District has affirmed the Lake County Circuit Court’s November 22, 2024 dismissal of all criminal charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly. In its decision, the Appellate Court held that the Lake County State’s...
When most people think about car insurance, they focus on liability coverage (protecting others if they cause an accident) or collision coverage (protecting their own vehicle). However, there is another, less talked-about type of coverage that can make or break your...
How a Probate Lawyer Can Simplify Estate Administration in Illinois When a loved one passes away, families are often left with more than grief. They must also handle a long list of legal and financial tasks. One of the most important is probate, the court-supervised...
Understanding Employment Law: A Guide for Illinois Employers Running a business involves more than finances and operations. It also involves managing people, and every decision you make takes place within the framework of employment law. For employers in Illinois,...
Introducing Kelleher + Holland, LLC's Irrevocable Crypto Trust (ICRYPT©, all rights reserved), a legal innovation to safeguard cryptocurrency and digital asset investments, such as Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, various ETFs, and many others, etc. ("Crypto...
Preparing for the Inevitable: Creating Your Legacy Binder Planning for the unexpected isn’t easy — but it’s one of the most meaningful ways to protect and support the people you love. A legacy binder (sometimes called a “family preparedness file”) is a simple but...
