Food and Agricultural Law Blog

On June 16, 2026, I had the opportunity to speak at the East Central Illinois Women Attorney Association Lunch Meeting about what I learned at the 2026 Lawyers on the Beach Retreat in Cancun, Mexico. Despite the name, being a “lawyer on the beach” is not necessarily about answering emails beside the ocean. It is a state of mind. It ... Read More The post What I Learned at the Lawyers on the Beach Retreat: AI, Law Firm Systems, and Greater Freedom appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Most people assume that being married automatically provides certain estate planning protections—but that’s not always the case when one spouse is not a U.S. citizen. Citizenship can affect taxes, gifting, joint property, and the way assets pass at death. Understanding these rules now can prevent costly surprises later and help you create a plan that truly protects your spouse and ... Read More The post Does My Spouse’s Citizenship Affect My Estate Plan? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

How to Make Funerals and Memorials Meaningful: Planning a Send‑Off That Reflects Your Life Planning how you want to be remembered may feel uncomfortable, but it is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can leave your loved ones. Without clear instructions, grieving family members are left to guess what you would have wanted—often while navigating costs, logistics, and emotional ... Read More The post Meaningful Funeral & Memorial Planning appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Your home, rental property, vacation house, or even a piece of vacant land represents more than bricks and acreage. The way you legally own that property affects your control during life, your protection from creditors, and how easily the property can pass to loved ones in the future. At Rincker Law, we help individuals and families choose the right ownership ... Read More The post How to Own Your Real Estate the Right Way appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Resolving child custody issues in Illinois without litigation can help parents reduce stress, save time, and create a parenting arrangement that works better for their children. While many parents think a judge must decide every custody dispute, Illinois families often have options to resolve parenting disagreements through negotiation, mediation, collaborative law, and carefully drafted parenting plans. That said, “without going ... Read More The post Resolving Child Custody Issues in Illinois Without Litigation appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.