Upcoming Events: Senior Living Choices Forum October 2, 1-3p.m., Freeport Public Library (100 E. Douglas St., Freeport). Nicole Bauer will be addressing estate planning as a part of the panel of speakers at the Senior Living Choices Forum. Rocking 50 and Beyond Expo October 11, 8:30-Noon, Eagles Club (1200 N Galena Ave., Freeport). Charles Rudolph […]
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Employment Law Updates
Pay History Inquiries: A new law recently signed by Governor Pritzker prohibits employers from inquiring into potential employees’ pay history. The reasoning behind the new law is to help prevent the perpetuation of a pay gap between men and women based on women’s historically lower wages. This new law also protects employees’ rights to discuss […]
Read more...Tax Consequences of 3 Different Individuals Involved With Life Insurance
There may be adverse tax consequences where the owner, insured, and beneficiary of life insurance are all different people. This situation commonly arises when you own a life insurance policy that insures the life of your spouse, and lists your child as the beneficiary of the death benefit. One major benefit with life insurance is […]
Read more...Choosing the Right Business Entity to Plan for the Future
When investing time and money in establishing a business, whether it is a sole proprietorship, or some form of partnership, corporation, or limited liability company, the business’s legal structure can have major implications on how the business operates, how it’s taxed, and how ownership and control may be transferred. When your goal is to establish […]
Read more...Ryan R. Stodden Named Shareholder of Plager, Krug, Bauer, Rudolph & Stodden, Ltd.
We are pleased to announce that Attorney Ryan R. Stodden has become a shareholder in the firm. Ryan, an alumnus of Galena High School, earned his undergraduate degree at University of Dubuque, summa cum laude, and earned his law degree at Northern Illinois University, magna cum laude. Mr. Stodden’s general practice of law focuses on […]
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