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With the pages of our law blog you will find helpful articles and interesting insights about everything that’s related to family law and estate planning.

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The Importance of Having an Estate Plan

Do you have an estate plan in place? Estate planning is something many people tend to overlook or procrastinate getting done.  Among other things, an estate plan specifies who will inherit your property after you die.  The documents can also…
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Special needs Trusts

If you are concerned about what will happen to a special needs child or family member when you pass away, this process can give you peace of mind that your loved ones will be taken care of when you are…
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Some info about divorce in Illinois

Granholm & Gynac have put together what you should know about divorce law in Illinois. ILLINOIS IS “NO-FAULT” If you’re looking for a fault to give you more leverage during a divorce, you’ll find that Illinois is a no-fault state.…
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How does Mediation work

Clients often ask how the mediation process works. While explaining how the mediation process should proceed and discussing all obligations and responsibilities, the attorney’s aim is to maintain a neutral position. All sides are encouraged to start by providing a…
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7 Reasons to Hire a Divorce Lawyer

Getting a divorce is a notoriously messy process even when the split is amicable. If you’re in the process of getting divorced, you may be wondering whether you need a divorce lawyer. The answer to that question will depend on…
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Adoption in Illinois

For anyone who is looking to expand their own family, adoption can be an amazing way to achieve this goal. However, this process can be a difficult and long process. Due to this fact, it is important to have the…
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Estate planning attorneys

There are a few reasons why it makes sense to hire an estate planning attorney. One is the amount of assets the deceased may have had. These further increases if they owned a business at the time of their death.…
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