Executor of Estate

An executor of an estate is an individual appointed to administer the last will and testament of a deceased person. The executor's main duty is to carry out the instructions to manage the affairs and wishes of the deceased. During the estate planning process, you've likely given careful consideration to whom you will choose to be the executor of your will. Your executor plays an important role as the person who makes sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. #executor, #executorofestate, #schaumburgdivorcelawyer, #schaumburgcriminallawyer, #attorney, #schaumburgattorney, #schaumburglawyer,

Assault Weapons

Democratic Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in January signed into law the Protect Illinois Communities Act that banned the sale and distribution of many kinds of high-powered semiautomatic "assault weapons," including AK-47 and AR-15 rifles, as well as magazines that take more than 10 rounds for long guns and 15 rounds for handguns. In May, the U.S. Supreme Court left in place a Democratic-backed ban on assault-style rifles and large capacity magazines enacted in Illinois after a deadly mass shooting in Chicago's Highland Park suburb in 2022, handing a setback to gun rights advocates. #protectillinoiscommunitiesact, #criminallawyerschaumburg, #lawyersinschaumburgillinois, #attorneysinschaumburgillinois, #lawyer,

Sick Leave

Beginning on January 1, 2024, or when employment begins (whichever is later), covered employees must accrue at least one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, for up to 40 hours of paid leave for every 12-month period.

Electric Vehicle Charging Act

The Illinois legislature recently approved the Electric Vehicle Charging Act (“Act”), which imposes certain requirements for “newly constructed single-family homes and multi-unit residential buildings” with parking spaces, including condominium and community associations, to foster widespread adoption of electric infrastructure for vehicle charging.  If approved, it will become law, effective January 1, 2024. #electricvehiclechargingact, #lawyersinschaumburgillinois, #attorney, #criminallawyerschaumburg,

Adoption

A new amendment to the Illinois adoption laws in 2023; under the Family Bereavement Leave Act, does make a change to allow a day off of work for an individual who has experienced a failed adoption. #adoption, #familybereavementleaveact, #lawyersinschaumburgIllinois, #divorcelawyers, #divorcelawyersnearme, #attorney,

First Offender Gun Probation

Illinois lawmakers approved a measure to expand and indefinitely extend a probation program for first-time offenders charged with illegally possessing a gun.Under the new legislation, the age limit would be dropped, the probationary period would be shortened and the program would continue indefinitely. Under the bill, participants in the program would no longer be required to submit to a drug test, or show they’re seeking employment, enrolling in school or performing community service. Courts could still impose those requirements if necessary.Under the legislation, which has to be signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker before taking effect, the probationary program would last anywhere from six months to two years, instead of the current 18 months to two years.The gun charges filed against participants who successfully complete the program are then dropped. #criminallawyerschaumburg, #criminallawyersnear me, #criminallawyer, #lawyersinschaumburgIllinois,

Trespassing

Under a new Illinois law an officer can arrest someone for trespassing if: The person poses a threat to the community or any person; Arrest is necessary because criminal activity persists after issuance of the citation; or. The accused has an obvious medical or mental health issue that poses a risk to their safety.#trespassing, #criminallawyerschaumburg, #criminallawyersnearme,

Divorce Lawyers

The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act that went into effect on January 1, 2022 contains a number of added provisions that, depending on your circumstances, might impact your divorce a great deal.

The new rule that went into effect that has the most broad impact concerns having the opposing party pay for a divorce attorney. Through motion to the court, one spouse can ask the court to have the other party cover the cost of an attorney. Illinois is a state that seeks to distribute resources equitably — meaning as fairly as possible rather than equally — it makes sense that the court would want to ensure both sides have representation when the only thing preventing it is ready money.  At Marder and Seidler we have divorce lawyers who understand how to accomplish it. #divorcelawyers,