Law Blog
Gift Tax Exclusion
On January 1, 2023, the federal gift tax exclusion increased dramatically by $860,000.00 or $1,720,000.00 for couples, for a total of $12.06 million. This could dramatically affect your giving, funding trusts and leaving inheritances to children and grandchildren....
February Business Bytes
This month’s Business Bytes highlights insurance coverage, website terms and financial exploitation foiled by estate plans. Don’t Underestimate Insurance Coverage. We advise our clients to always file a written claim with any carrier when an issue arises, as...
January Business Bytes
Our January Business Bytes highlights american as antitrust, firearm regulation and snap chat class action lawsuit. As American as Antitrust. Major League Baseball’s statutory exemption from antitrust laws is again under attack, as it monopolizes professional...
December Business Bytes
Our December Business Bytes highlights your A.I phone system, virutal workplace accessibility and declaring and updating your insurance values. Your A.I Phone System Can Get You Sued. The collection, storage, use, transfer and destruction of biometric information is...
November Business Bytes
This month’s Business Bytes highlighs reservation of rights, avoiding hack attacks and workplace satefy. Reservation of Rights. While most states require your liability insurance carrier to defend you even if there is just an arguably covered claim alleged,...
Eric Wilen Hosts a Judges Panel and Networking Event
Eric Wilen is the President of the DuPage County Estate Planning Council for 2022 – 2023. The DuPage County Estate Planning Council recently hosted a Judges Panel and Networking event at the Butterflied Country Club with the Honorable Bonnie Wheaton, the Honorable...
October Business Bytes
Our Business Bytes highlights recent publications, issues, events and successes that we think our clients and friends should know about. We seek out, sort, prioritize and summarize them for your quick review. Please contact us if you have any questions, issues or...
Cyberattack Protection
As any business can be a cyberattack target, business owners should: Foster a culture of security awareness in their organization by clear and consistent messaging, policies, and procedures. Have clear written security policies and incident response plans that provide...
Trademarks
A trademark is a legally protected, non-generic, unique and distinctive name, symbol, letter, word, mark, slogan, phrase, smell, color, sound or hologram that can be owned to identify your business, products or services. It identifies and distinguishes your business...
Guardianships and Powers of Attorney
The number of seniors targeted by scams, identity theft, charity fraud, online deception and undue influence increases each year. These occur in person and by phone, mail, e-mail, and social media, and target the most vulnerable. Don’t find out too late that those you...
