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A Closer Look at In Re Marriage of Zamudio and the Potential Impact on Allocating Early Retirement Subsidies in Divorce (Part 2) By John C. Madden Family Law, December 2024 When dividing a defined benefit plan in divorce, one complex issue is the allocation of early retirement subsidies, such as the "30 and out" provision. This article delves into the implications of the In Re Marriage of Zamudio decision on this topic.
Asset Protection Benefits of Continuing Trusts By Allison Voge Elder Law, October 2024 A beneficiary’s right to serve as, remove, and appoint a trustee and withdraw and distribute assets will impact the protection of trust assets. 
A closer look at In Re Marriage of Zamudio and the potential impact on the allocation of early retirement subsidies in divorce (PART I) (In Re Marriage of Zamudio, 2019 IL 124676) Family Law, October 2024 The potential impact on the allocation of an early retirement subsidy when valuing and/or dividing a defined benefit plan in divorce.
Marital Property in Illinois Public Pension Plans (PART II): Actuarial Valuation, QILDROs and the QILDRO Discount By John C. Madden Employee Benefits, October 2024 A look at the difference in the actuarial valuation of the marital estate if “horse-trading” marital assets versus the actuarial value of the marital estate if divided by Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order.
Asset Protection Benefits of Continuing Trusts By Allison Voge Elder Law, September 2024 A grantor may distribute property to a beneficiary outright or in trust. Outright distributions give the beneficiary complete control over the distributed property but do not offer the asset protection benefits of a continuing trust. However, a trust’s degree of protection largely depends on the beneficiary’s rights to serve as trustee, remove and replace a trustee, and make distributions.
Overcoming Solo Practice Challenges: An Elder Law Success Story Elder Law, September 2024 The path to law is often diverse, marked by individual motivations and experiences. For Kathleen Day-Seiter, known to many as Kass, her shift from social work to elder law felt like a natural progression shaped by a commitment to helping others. Along her journey, Kass discovered how embracing technology could not only support her mission but also transform her practice, making it more efficient and profitable.
Pooled Trusts for People With Disabilities and Their Families: A Guide for ISBA Attorneys Trusts and Estates, September 2024 Introduction
Unlocking Efficiency & Growth for Modern Estate Planning Firms Trusts and Estates, September 2024
Mastering Short Message Data: A Guide to Defensible Collection and Review Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, August 2024 The phrase “from documents to data” is quickly becoming cliché, however it is used so often because it is true. 91% of businesses report using at least 2 messaging apps and 66% of companies using Microsoft Teams say they also use Slack. Some studies predict short messages will outnumber email as the primary data source produced during discovery as soon as this year.
Marital Property in Illinois Public Pension Plans (PART I): Actuarial Valuation, QILDROs and the QILDRO Discount Employee Benefits, July 2024 This article discusses the difference in the actuarial valuation of the marital estate if “horse-trading” marital assets versus the actuarial value of the marital estate if divided by Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order (“QILDRO”). A brief review of statutes that cover QILDROs:
Marital Property in Illinois Public Pension Plans (PART II): Actuarial Valuation, QILDROs and the QILDRO Discount Family Law, May 2024 A look at the difference in the actuarial valuation of the marital estate if “horse-trading” marital assets versus the actuarial value of the marital estate if divided by Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order.
Marital Property in Illinois Public Pension Plans (PART I): Actuarial Valuation, QILDROs and the QILDRO Discount Family Law, April 2024 This article discusses the difference in the actuarial valuation of the marital estate if “horse-trading” marital assets versus the actuarial value of the marital estate if divided by Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order (“QILDRO”). A brief review of statutes that cover QILDROs:
Divorce Court Judge Lynn Toler’s Perspectives on Child Safety Family Law, August 2021 Remote alcohol monitoring tools like Soberlink are a great way to increase child safety, provide peace of mind, and empower clients struggling with alcohol abuse to maintain custody.
Why Court-Admissible Documentation Matters in Child Custody Litigation Family Law, April 2021 Soberlink's Advanced Reporting helps family law practitioners obtain court admissible documents in child custody cases involving alcohol abuse.
How to Help Family Law Clients Financially During Difficult Times Family Law, January 2021 With layoffs and unemployment mounting due to the coronavirus pandemic, family law professionals are seeing an increased need for financial relief from parents pursuing child custody litigation. Soberlink can help.
The Merging of Estate Planning and Elder Law By Scott M. Solkoff Trusts and Estates, October 2020 Two major pressures are moving the practices of Estate Planning and Elder Law together. The dominant pressure is one of demand. Addressing these needs with the ethics and skills of an attorney are in high demand.  Estate Planning Attorneys are therefore looking to diversify their practices, address prevalent problems and preserve or increase their income streams. 
Remote Alcohol Monitoring for Child Custody Litigation During a Pandemic Family Law, September 2020 Innovative systems like Soberlink equip lawyers with court-admissible documents indicating proof of sobriety in real-time. 

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