As people accumulate wealth and resources throughout their lives, they may become more aware of the need to establish an estate plan. The property that an individual owns becomes part of their estate when they die. Their resources may need to pass through probate...

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3 common mistakes people make with DIY wills
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Mar 23, 2025 | Estate Planning
Most people wouldn't dream of handling complex legal matters on their own. People facing lawsuits or criminal charges know that they need legal representation. For some reason, even though a will is arguably one of the most important documents an adult may ever sign,...
Managing real estate concerns during divorce
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Jan 27, 2025 | Property Division
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...
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...
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