Most Illinois adults believe estate planning is only for families with large assets, high-value homes, or investment portfolios. We see the consequences of that misconception on a regular basis. When a person passes without a plan, loved ones often face confusion,...
As estate planning attorneys serving clients across Chicagoland, we often meet individuals who assume that once an estate plan is signed, the work is complete. However, an estate plan is not a one-time document; it should evolve as life changes. Major life events such...
As Chicago high-asset divorce lawyers, we have seen an increasing interest in “birdnesting” arrangements in Illinois custody cases. Birdnesting occurs when children remain in the family home while parents rotate in and out according to a parenting schedule. This...
When families in Illinois start planning for the future, one of the most common concerns we hear is about probate. Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing assets after someone passes away, and it can be time-consuming, expensive, and stressful for...
At Bruning & Associates, P.C., our legal professionals know that property division is one of the most contentious issues in a divorce, especially when significant assets are involved. Couples in high-asset divorces often have complex financial portfolios that...
