Marriage is a legal arrangement as much as it is a social one. Ending a marriage through divorce can have a number of legal implications...

The Illinois House of Representatives Passes Senate Bill 1716

19 Jul 2013

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Victory! Civil Union Bill Passes the Illinois House & Senate On December 1, 2010, the Illinois Senate followed the lead of the Illinois House of...

Changes Affecting Estate Planning For Same-Sex Married Couples in Illinois

17 Jul 2013

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On November 20, 2013, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 10, allowing same-sex couples to marry, making Illinois the 16th state in the country...

Estate Plans Require Updating After Family Changes

17 Jul 2013

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A person’s family may change more than once during a lifetime. A relatively high divorce rate, marriages or civil unions, adoptions and stepchildren can make...