Estate and Gift Tax – Is your IRA Protected from Creditors? Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky When we talk about Estate and Gift Tax and the world of asset protection, it has long been believed that retirement accounts, including Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), are not subject to the claims of creditors. However, a recent ruling […]

Ugly Estate Battle in Chicago Elite’s Family Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky John Podmajersky Jr. is synonymous with the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago. Starting in the 1950s, he began buying real estate in the area, and at 92 years old, Mr. Podmajersky is the largest landlord in the area with over one hundred properties. Unfortunately, […]

Probate and Estate Lawyer – How to Avoid Heir Disputes Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky Celebrity feuds over estates like the Jackson’s, James Brown’s heirs, and Robin Williams’ Contested Estate often come up in the news, but contested estates happen all of the time to regular families, too. Battles over estates can pit sibling against […]

Illinois Adopts New Power of Attorney Laws Provided By Alan G. Orlowsky Illinois Adopts new Power of Attorney Laws and one of the most important documents in estate planning is the power of attorney for healthcare decisions, otherwise known as a healthcare proxy. This document allows you to name a person who will make medical […]