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Why Does an 18-Year Old Need Powers of Attorney?

Becoming a legal adult means that parents are no longer in control of most aspects of their now adult-aged child.  Because your child is an adult, you can no longer make their healthcare decisions, talk to their doctors nor access any of their financial records...

Seniors and Privacy – Part 3

Here is a list of Do’s and Don’ts in our final installment for seniors seeking to protect their privacy: DO shred all confidential material. DO use encrypted networks to access sensitive accounts. DO obtain copies of your credit report at least annually. DO use strong...

Seniors and Privacy – Part 2

With a few tips and a little bit of time, you can try and prevent your private information from being stolen and/or made public. It is not always 100% guaranteed, but doing nothing or being careless with your information will dramatically increase the likelihood of...

Seniors and Privacy – Part 1

Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to fraud, and according to MetLife’s Mature Market Institute, “American seniors lose $2.9 billion a year to fraud.” Therefore, it is particularly important for seniors to be concerned about privacy.  I recently gave a...

Are You Prepared for Your Summer Vacation?

Summer is half-way over, and for many, vacations are fast approaching. Before you head out, make sure your Estate Plan is set before you go: 1.  For those with children, a complete Will which names guardians for them. If you are leaving the children at home, a...

Same-Sex Marriage Now in Cook County!

Beginning today, same-sex marriage licenses are now available in Cook County. However, couples who want to convert their civil union into a marriage will need to wait until June 1, 2014.