Month: June 2017

The Four Types of Illinois Advanced Directives

The federal government has laws that require certain types of health care facilities to tell patients their rights upon entry, but they do not cover what will happen in the event that the patient is unable to understand those rights. To ensure that patients have some form of control over their care, even if they are unconscious, Illinois has…

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What Assets are Exempt in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Declaring bankruptcy does not mean a person needs to surrender all of his or her assets or possessions to satisfy debts. Under Illinois and federal law, there are numerous exemptions that help give individuals the opportunity to make a fresh start following the conclusion of bankruptcy proceedings.

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