Ask Kym: Parenting Time Under Illinois Law with Coronovirus Outbreak

Rincker LawFamily/Matrimonial Law

As you can imagine, this issue has been arising in child custody cases around the country. I have received this question from several clients, like yourself, who are concerned about court ordered parenting time agreements.  While there is no clear law on it since this is an unprecedented global health crisis, I will inform you of the relevant laws in …

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Ask Kym: How Can I Legally Protect My Wishes if I am Hospitalized and My Family Cannot Visit due to COVID-19?

Rincker LawEstate Planning

I have already heard of several cases from family, friends, and colleagues about family members (even spouses and children) being restricted from seeing patients affected by illness and COVID-19.  This is extremely sad because loved ones in comas or other dire circumstances are unable to be comforted by their family and friends.  They are also unable to communicate their wishes …

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What You Need to Know about Paying Yourself as a Single-Member LLC

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

You are a new business owner and have decided to organize your business as a limited liability company (LLC). You are its sole owner and work for the company. How do you pay yourself? Are there guidelines regarding how often and how much you are entitled to? How do self-employment taxes come into play? The answers to these questions depend …

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What Is an S Corporation and Should I Form One?

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

Contrary to popular belief, the S corporation is not a distinct entity type. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), an S corporation is a corporation that has elected treatment as a pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code[1]. This tax election allows the corporation to enjoy a unique combination of benefits …

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Understanding How LLC Members Pay Taxes

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

Limited liability companies (LLCs) are one of the most popular types of business entities. The LLC’s flexible taxation options are one reason it is preferred; LLC members can, for the most part, choose how they would like to be taxed. The LLC enjoys this flexibility because the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not recognize it as a distinct entity for …

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COBRA Basics for Divorcing Families

Rincker LawFamily/Matrimonial Law

As a divorce attorney, I get a lot of questions about Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”).  More specific information relating to your family’s health insurance should be investigated by you and your spouse via the applicable employer. Generally speaking, COBRA is governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and applies to covered employees, their spouses, their former …

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A Closer Look at the Pet “Custody” (or Pet Allocation) in Illinois

Rincker LawAnimal Law, Family/Matrimonial Law

A recent Champaign County case was decided concerning the division of property concerning pets in a divorce.  In the case of IRMO Montgomery v. Montgomery, a childless couple had two Shih Tzu dogs together that were about one year apart in age.  Both proved to be fit owners and the Husband had both dogs when the Wife moved out.  Later, …

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Add Farm Estate Planning on Your Farm’s “To Do” List

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

I was recently interviewed by Illinois Farmer on farm estate planning, which remains a hot topic in agriculture.  I’m passionate about getting estate and succession planning on your “to do” list and to treat it like any other deadline in your life.  Read the full article here. Share this Article

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Ask Cari: Should I Protect My Business Using a Nonsolicitation Agreement?

Rincker LawAsk Cari, Business/Commercial Law

For most business owners, employees, vendors, and customers are essential to keeping your business successful. When someone with inside knowledge about your vendors, employees, and customers leaves your company, your business becomes vulnerable to losing these critical assets to competitors. To protect your company from such risks, consider using a nonsolicitation agreement. What Is a Nonsolicitation Agreement? A nonsolicitation agreement …

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Ask Cari: What are the Steps for Forming an LLC?

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

One of the first decisions to make when starting a business is what type of business entity to form. The limited liability company (LLC) is one of the most popular business structures because it offers a level of flexibility and legal protection that is attractive to many people who are starting their own businesses. The following six steps will help …

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Ask Cari: What Should I Know About Business Credit?

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

For a small business to grow, it is often necessary to borrow money. In fact, the Small Business Administration reports that the inability to obtain funding is one of the main obstacles that prevents small businesses from expanding their operations. To increase your business’s chances of obtaining much-needed funding, it is important to understand and establish business credit. What is …

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