When a couple shares a family home, vacation property and/or investment real estate, managing these assets during their divorce can be a complicated undertaking. Generally speaking, any real estate matter requires careful consideration of financial, legal and personal...

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What is non-marital property when it comes to divorce?
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Nov 25, 2024 | Property Division
Figuring out solutions for property division is a major obstacle during many divorces. Spouses have a hard time agreeing about what is fair and appropriate. The more valuable their assets are, the more likely they are to end up disagreeing on specific property...
Difficult family circumstances may warrant establishing a trust
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Sep 23, 2024 | Estate Planning
Many people want to avoid complicated, confusing estate plans. They try to create the simplest, most straightforward documents possible. The goal is to keep costs low and to prevent confusion among their beneficiaries after their passing. However, more thorough,...
What to include in a will and what to leave out of it
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Jul 19, 2024 | Estate Planning
A will is the simplest estate planning tool available. Someone who drafts a will can take control of their legacy. People frequently share inaccurate information about wills. Most people don't have much knowledge about estate planning and wills in particular. What...
Relocating when adults share parenting time
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | May 22, 2024 | Co-Parenting
Parents in Illinois who divorce or separate have to work together when they share custody of their children. A parenting plan typically instructs adults to share both parenting time and parental authority. One of the adults may also have financial responsibility in...
What are the grounds for initiating a divorce in Illinois?
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Mar 27, 2024 | Divorce
Divorce is an option for those in unhealthy or dysfunctional marriages across the United States. However, the rules that apply during a divorce are different in every state, which can lead to a lot of confusion as people begin looking into divorcing a spouse. The...
3 reasons to add powers of attorney to an estate plan
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Jan 26, 2024 | Estate Planning
The term estate planning makes many people think of wills or possibly trusts. The main consideration for many testators putting together an estate plan is what might happen with their property and what protection their dependent family members require. However, estate...
How does Illinois determine child support?
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Nov 27, 2023 | Child Support
One of the most difficult aspects of many breakups and divorces is the need to share parental rights and responsibilities concerning minor children that the former partners share. Parents often fight over time with their children and also the authority to make...
3 financial benefits testators secure by creating a trust
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Sep 27, 2023 | Estate Planning
Those putting together an estate plan in Illinois often choose to use a will as their primary testamentary document. A will can give someone an opportunity to name a person they trust to serve as the representative of their estate after they die. A smaller number of...
3 requirements for creating a valid will in Illinois
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Jul 26, 2023 | Estate Planning
Having a will means having some say over what happens to one's dependent family members and valuable property after passing away. A will helps a testator control the distribution of their property and allows them to better provide for their closest loved ones after...
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