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Illinois Estate and GST Tax Return Filing Update
August 01, 2012
Pursuant to Public Act 97-0732 (which became effective on 6-30-2012), as of 7-1-2012, Illinois estate or GST tax returns must be filed with the Illinois Attorney General’s office and the Illinois Treasurer’s Office (when a payment is due)
Read MoreUntying the Knot: Divorce and Illinois Estate Plans
July 16, 2012
Most people’s estate plans are geared first and foremost to providing for their spouse. But what happens to that plan when you divorce?
Read MoreLife After Death: Your Online Assets
June 26, 2012
Benjamin Stassen committed suicide in 2010. The reasons he took his own life remain a mystery. Searching for closure, his parents tried to gain access to his online social media accounts with Google and Facebook. Both companies refused to release Benjamin’s account information, citing client confidentiality.
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