Food and Agricultural Law Blog

How to Avoid Money Mistakes in Marriage was the focus of a recent episode of the Money Girl podcast featuring family law attorney Cari Rincker. As part of host Laura Adams’ wedding series, Cari joined the show to discuss an important part of marriage that can easily be overshadowed by venues, guest lists, flowers, and honeymoon plans: financial transparency. Marriage ... Read More The post How to Avoid Money Mistakes in Marriage: Cari Rincker Joins the Money Girl Podcast appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

The Illinois Farmer’s Annual Legal Checklist: What to Review Each Season can help farm owners address legal and business issues before they become expensive problems. Farming rarely leaves much time for paperwork, but contracts, leases, insurance policies, employment records, succession plans, and business filings should not be ignored until a dispute or emergency occurs. Dividing these reviews by season can ... Read More The post The Illinois Farmer’s Annual Legal Checklist: What to Review Each Season appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

What Happens to an LLC When Its Owner Dies in Illinois? The answer depends on whether the company has one owner or several, what the operating agreement says, and how the owner planned for the transfer. An Illinois LLC does not necessarily close when an owner dies, but the death can affect management authority, ownership rights, and the company’s ability ... Read More The post What Happens to an LLC When Its Owner Dies in Illinois? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Can You Use an Illinois Small Estate Affidavit Instead of Probate? In many cases, yes. Illinois law allows certain estates to transfer personal property through a small estate affidavit without opening a formal probate proceeding. However, the estate must meet specific legal requirements, and the person signing the affidavit assumes important responsibilities regarding debts, heirs, beneficiaries, and the distribution of ... Read More The post Can You Use an Illinois Small Estate Affidavit Instead of Probate? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Does My Child With Disabilities Need a Guardian at Age 18 in Illinois? The answer depends on your child’s ability to understand, make, and communicate responsible decisions, not simply on a diagnosis. When a child turns 18, Illinois generally treats that person as a legal adult, and a parent’s automatic authority ends. Some young adults may need a court-appointed guardian, ... Read More The post Does My Child With Disabilities Need a Guardian at Age 18 in Illinois? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.