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Happy New Year from Hess…

Happy New Year from Hess Law Firm!

December 28th, 2018
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Matthew R. Hess
Contributor: Matthew R. Hess
Hess Law Firm wants to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year! Since its founding in 2016, HLF has undergone some changes as it has evolved into the law firm that it is today, and even more change is in store for 2019. Contested Estate Litig… Read More
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Categories: Contested Estates, Estate Planning
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Supreme Court Upholds Rev…

Supreme Court Upholds Revocation-on-Divorce Statute

July 16th, 2018
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Matthew R. Hess
The Supreme Court, as usual, finished the 2017-2018 term with a flourish, handing down opinions that will have far-reaching effects for years to come. But amid the excitement surrounding Janus v. AFSCME (where the Court held that Illinois’ extracti… Read More
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Categories: Contested Estates, Divorce, Estate Planning
Don't Overlook Beneficiar…

Don't Overlook Beneficiary Designations When Revising Your Estate Plan Following A Divorce

September 21st, 2017
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Matthew R. Hess
One thing that often gets overlooked when people revise their estate plan is the need to update the beneficiary designations on life insurance policy, retirement accounts and other accounts and annuities. This is an especially important step when peo… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Estate Planning

Illinois Enacts Law Governing the Disposition of Digital Assets

November 22nd, 2016
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Matthew R. Hess
It’s that time of year again.  There’s a chill in the air, the Christmas music is playing and decorations line the streets. It can only mean one thing – it’s time to review your estate plan. The holiday season is the perfect time to review y… Read More
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Categories: Digital Assets, Estate Planning

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