Tips from Heckerling 2013 and beyondBy Dennis J. JacknewitzMarch 2013The author shares what he learned from Heckerling and in the months since the conference in light of the new American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.
Upcoming ISBA seminarsBy Tracy S. DaltonJuly 2013Upcoming CLE programs of interest to Trusts & Estates practitioners.
Webinar opportunity: After the Fiscal Cliff – Roller Coaster or Merry Go Round?By Tracy S. DaltonJanuary 2013Following a hectic time in Washington, Congress passed the “American Taxpayer Relief Act” on January 1, 2013. The Act prevents many of the tax increases that were scheduled to go into effect this year and retains many favorable tax breaks that were scheduled to expire. The Act also increases income taxes for certain high-income individuals as well as makes changes to the transfer tax system. The question remains as to whether or not major fiscal issues have been resolved since the Act extends sequestration until March 1st.
What do the Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriage mean for Illinois?By Charles F. NewlinJuly 2013On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court handed two anxiously awaited decisions. These two rulings on same-sex marriage have been widely discussed in national and local media. But what is there impact for Illinois residents?
When to file a probate claimBy Philip E. KoenigMay 2013In Water Tower Nursing v. Estate of Weil, the First District Court of Appeals affirmed that merely mailing a copy of a claim to the court or the representative of an estate does not necessarily constitute timely filing.
