Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Attorneys

»  The Great 401(k) Escape
If the offerings in your employer's plan aren't so great, put your money elsewhere.

» Advisers debate alternative investments

»  Uncovering Hidden Assets
Your spouse could be hiding assets in offshore accounts or in a seemingly benign charitable foundation. Here's how to find out.

» Cook County Probate Procedure Changes

A couple of things involving probate in Cook County that have changed recently (or maybe I just became aware of):

1. Fee increase. It now costs $304 in fees to open a probate estate worth more than $15,000, up from $279. The entire fee schedule can be found here (as a PDF).

2. Cover sheet. One procedural thing that needs to be done when you go to file your petition to open an estate: completing a probate division cover sheet. I don't know why it's needed, but it is -- the form is here (again, as a PDF).

»  Post-Retirement Job Hunting
Get ready to jump into a new career, but be prepared to deal with some mistaken notions about older workers.