Last night it was announced that Cook County courts will be closed until May 18th, except for emergencies and specific court proceedings. As they did in March, it is likely that the collar counties will follow Cook County and extend their closures as well. We know...
Month: March 2020
Importance of sending in 1040 information
Recently, the federal and state of Illinois income tax filing and payment deadlines have been extended. Even with these recent changes, we want to encourage you to send in your 1040 information sooner rather than later. Here is why: If you have a refund, you will want...
Estate planning and tax planning for high-end clients
Complex estate planning issues can arise when it comes to tax law and estate planning. Sometimes it takes a more-experienced law firm to assist the high-asset clients that are facing such issues. One such topic that may come up as April looms near are tax exemptions...
Mediation as an option in a complex divorce
Almost every divorce case has the potential to get complicated. The wide variety of issues to be addressed in any given divorce, such as property division, alimony, child custody and child support, can leave Chicago area residents with more questions than answers....
How to value a business in a divorce
The valuation and distribution of marital and nonmarital property can be one of the most challenging parts of a divorce. Things can be made even more complicated if the divorcing couple owns a business. Divorce attorneys and valuation experts are available to...