Warren County, IL Wills & Probate Lawyers
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Richard L. Whitman
Wills & Probate, Family Law, Corporate, Medical Malpractice
Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 52 Years
203 E Broadway Ave, Monmouth, IL 61462
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LEGAL TERMS
TITLE COMPANY
A company that issues title insurance.
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 (ERISA)
A federal law passed to protect pension rights. ERISA: sets minimum standards for pension plans, guaranteeing that pension rights cannot be unfairly denied to o... (more...)
A federal law passed to protect pension rights. ERISA: sets minimum standards for pension plans, guaranteeing that pension rights cannot be unfairly denied to or taken from a worker provides some protection for workers in the event certain types of pension plans cannot pay the benefits to which workers are entitled, and requires that employers provide full and clear information about employees' pension rights, including the way pension benefits accumulate, how the company invests pension funds, and when and how pension benefits can be collected.
HOLOGRAPHIC WILL
A will that is completely handwritten, dated and signed by the person making it. Holographic wills are generally not witnessed. Although it's legal in many stat... (more...)
A will that is completely handwritten, dated and signed by the person making it. Holographic wills are generally not witnessed. Although it's legal in many states, making a holographic will is never advised except as a last resort.
ESTATE PLANNING
The art of continuing to prosper when you're alive, and passing your property to your loved ones with a minimum of fuss and expense after you die. Planning your... (more...)
The art of continuing to prosper when you're alive, and passing your property to your loved ones with a minimum of fuss and expense after you die. Planning your estate may involve making a will, living trust, healthcare directives, durable power of attorney for finances or other documents.
SECONDARY MEANING
In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use ... (more...)
In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use and exposure in the marketplace. For example, though first names are not generally considered inherently distinctive, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream has become so well known that it is now entitled to maximum trademark protection.
PUBLISHED WORK
An original work of authorship that is considered published for purposes of copyright law. A work is 'published' when it is first made available to the public o... (more...)
An original work of authorship that is considered published for purposes of copyright law. A work is 'published' when it is first made available to the public on an unrestricted basis. It is thus possible to display a work, or distribute it with restrictions on disclosure of its contents, without actually 'publishing' it. Both published and unpublished works are entitled to copyright protection, but some of the rules differ.
ABATEMENT
A reduction. After a death, abatement occurs if the deceased person didn't leave enough property to fulfill all the bequests made in the will and meet other exp... (more...)
A reduction. After a death, abatement occurs if the deceased person didn't leave enough property to fulfill all the bequests made in the will and meet other expenses. Gifts left in the will are cut back in order to pay taxes, satisfy debts or take care of other gifts that are given priority under law or by the will itself.
HEIR APPARENT
One who expects to be receive property from the estate of a family member, as long as she outlives that person.
SPENDTHRIFT TRUST
A trust created for a beneficiary the grantor considers irresponsible about money. The trustee keeps control of the trust income, doling out money to the benefi... (more...)
A trust created for a beneficiary the grantor considers irresponsible about money. The trustee keeps control of the trust income, doling out money to the beneficiary as needed, and sometimes paying third parties (creditors, for example) on the beneficiary's behalf, bypassing the beneficiary completely. Spendthrift trusts typically contain a provision prohibiting creditors from seizing the trust fund to satisfy the beneficiary's debts. These trusts are legal in most states, even though creditors hate them.
SAMPLE LEGAL CASES
In re Estate of Ellis
... Bauman was the pastor of the church of which Ellis was a member. When Ellis died in 2003, the
1999 will was admitted to probate. ... The circuit court of Cook County dismissed all counts as
untimely pursuant to section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1 (West 2006)). ...
Wackrow v. Niemi
... James Woods died in August 2002. Letters of office were issued and Woods' will was admitted
to probate on October 23, 2002. ... The estate did not deliver the property or the $300,000 to plaintiff.
On October 24, 2003, the probate court denied plaintiff's claim against the estate. ...
In re Estate of Feinberg
... freedom. The Probate Act places only two limits on the ability of a testator to choose
the objects of his bounty. ... desire. Under the Probate Act, Max and Erla had no
obligation to make any provision at all for their grandchildren. ...
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