Effective January 1, 2023 Public Act 102-794 here in Illinois allows the properly appointed agent of a healthcare power of attorney to present a digital copy of the fully executed power of attorney on an electronic device (cell phone, iPad, etc.). Health care provides are required to accept the executed digital copy just as if […]
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Parole evidence is a rule of evidence that bestows a preferred status on final written agreements. The rule is designed to provide stability in business transactions. The rule protects the agreement from the risk of perjured testimony and the risk of uncertain testimony of a party with a “slippery” and “self-serving” memory. At trial, the […]
A secured debt is one that is secured by property, which the creditor can take if you default. For example, your mortgage is secured by your home. If you default on your loan, the lender can sell your home to repay your debt. A car loan is also a secured debt. In addition to these voluntary […]
A. Despite its name, “Letters of Office” are not really a letter. Instead, the Letters of Office are a one-page official certified document issued by a probate court after a probate estate has been opened. Letters of Office cannot be obtained without first opening a probate estate. Upon entry of an order by the Court, the […]
The fundamental determination whether a probate matter needs to be filed with the county court is the value of the estate of the deceased. Under Illinois law the threshold for having to file a probate case is that the gross value of the estate must equal $100,000 or more. If the estate is valued at […]
In People v. Cox, 2020 IL App (2d) 171004, Defendant appealed his conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-501(a)(1), asserting that the State did not prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, because the evidence showed that he was merely standing outside a running vehicle that another person was […]
Speak only to what you know. Do not guess. Do not fabricate. If you do not remember, say so. Stay calm. Breathe. It is easy to let nerves, anxiety and anxiousness to make the deposition much harder than it needs to be. Listen attentively to the questions being asked. Most questions require a simple yes […]
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Vehicle accident injuries coming in all shapes and sizes. From the most catastrophic. To lesser injuries such as a sore neck and achy muscles. The critical element in receiving compensation for your injuries is to make sure that you are fully aware cognizant of your rights and understanding the best course of action to secure […]