What is a Donor-Advised Fund?
February 08, 2019An alternative to a family foundation is a donor-advised fund. Many brokerage firms and investment companies offer their own versions of donor-advised funds. These funds are established as public charities and contributions are tax deductible as charitable gifts. They can be established with a relatively small contribution (many require an initial gift of only $5000)… Read more »
Does Life Insurance Play a Role in the Success of My Financial or Estate Plan?
January 25, 2019How Does Life Insurance Play a Role in the Success of My Financial Plan? Insurance policies are an important part of your overall wealth plan. They are purchased to protect against an unexpected loss which could cause your financial or estate plan to fail. While life insurance is not compulsory in developing financial and estate… Read more »
Preparing Your Will: What You Should Not Forget
October 25, 2018Rules on Preparing Your Will by Chicago Estate Plan Lawyers Death is not something that most people care to think about. However, if you have entered your senior years you should begin the process of estate planning. This is the only way to ensure that your assets and estate are divided and distributed according to… Read more »
Corporate Counselors: How It Can Help
October 14, 2018Corporate Counselors and Counsel Ways It Can Help In business, you need to have the right strategy. It is no different when it comes to your legal resources. If you do not have a strategy in place, you could end up missing out on opportunities and putting yourself at more risk than you need to…. Read more »
Why You Should Have an Attorney for Venture Capital Issues
October 06, 2018When it comes to the business world, venture capital is in a category all its own. You need to approach it with the right strategy; if not, you could have huge issues on your hands. That is why you want to have Chicago Illinois business lawyers on your side at Anthony J. Madonia & Associates…. Read more »
Equity Do’s and Don’ts
September 29, 2018The Do’s and Don’ts of Equity Property values and equity can be overwhelming for a person who is unfamiliar with how they work. These are two concepts that are important to know for estate planning. So, a property owner should understand what they mean and how they apply to them. Equity is an asset that… Read more »
Interfamily Disputes and Why You Need an Attorney
September 16, 2018Families don’t always agree, especially in legal situations, and they may struggle to make decisions with everyone on the same accord. In many instances, it can be difficult to include everyone’s point of view when a final say is reached about a certain situation. For this reason, a family law attorney in Chicago, Illinois is… Read more »
Probate Tips to Remember
September 04, 2018Probate Tips You Should Know When one reaches the point in life to begin estate planning, it should be approached with a certain mindset. As you begin to make future plans for your assets and personal care, there are a number of factors to consider. Probate tips are an important part of the process. Estate… Read more »
Employee Rights: What You Need to Know
August 30, 2018Many employees underestimate their legal rights in the workplace. Though it’s true that employers enjoy tremendous leverage over employees in terms of career advancement, pay, and job security, state and federal law recognize that employees must enjoy certain rights. These rights arise from statutes as well as contracts. For more information on employee rights in… Read more »
Gifting Property? What Taxes to Expect
August 17, 2018Gifting Property-What to Know Currently, lower estate prices make it a great time to gift a home to your children. This allows them to obtain the property now, which it’s still valued low, and benefit from its increased value, as the market improves. If this sounds like an attractive plan for you, visit our experienced… Read more »