Which Assets should I retitle into my Living Trust?
Estate planning attorney Robert Ross explains which assets you may wish to retitle into your living Trust.
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How the Ross Law Firm Ltd handles Estate Planning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
At the Ross Law Firm Ltd. take precautions to protect the safety and well-being of clients and staff during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Here we explain the measures we take so you can have effective documents while prioritizing safety.
Do I need a will?
Not sure whether you should get a Will? Illinois Attorney Robert J. Ross explains reasons why you may want a Will and briefly explains what happens if you die without one.
Who should I name as Executor in my Will?
Choosing an executor for your Estate can be a difficult decision, but Illinois Attorney Robert Ross of Ross Law Firm Ltd. briefly explains the roles an executor will play and the qualities of a good executor.
Who should I name as Guardian in my Will?
Who would you want to have raise your children in the event you couldn’t? Illinois estate planning attorney Robert J. Ross explains what a guardian is and some of the ideas to consider when making this important life decision.
Who should I name as my Trustee?
When creating a Trust as part of your Estate Plan, choosing your Trustee can present difficulty. Ross Law Firm Ltd. Attorney Robert J Ross discusses the roles a trustee will play and present some tools that may help guide you in that decision.
Preventing suits over website accessibility
Suits claiming that business websites and/or mobile apps aren’t fully accessible to people with disabilities are increasing rapidly. In 2019, a quarter of such suits were brought against companies that had already been sued under the same cause of action. The suits were brought under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. The key to protecting … Read more
Can a noncompete agreement be enforced against independent contractor?
A noncompete clause in an employment contract can be an effective way to keep a worker from leaving to work for a competitor for a defined period of time after he or she stops working for you. Sometimes independent contractors have as much, or nearly as much, company-specific knowledge as employees. So the question is … Read more
When you need a collection agency
It’s a real drain on a business when you can’t get clients to pay. It’s ideal when you can take matters into your own hands and see results, but when you’ve tried everything else, sometimes you need to hire a collection agency. A collection agency is helpful if you haven’t been able to successfully contact … Read more
Noncompetes for low-paid workers?
Not so fast. The loss of a good worker means the hassle of hiring a replacement, training the new person. and getting other workers to pick up the slack in the meantime. It’s even worse if the departing employee had specialized skills, intimate knowledge of your operations and information such as customer lists or trade … Read more