On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Sep 5, 2019 | Firm News
Drunk driving is a problem that affects everyone on the road in both Illinois and other states. As law enforcement officials and other organizations work to decrease the occurrences of drunk driving, they often run special campaigns to raise awareness about the...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Jun 30, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
The millennial generation has turned many concepts that previous generations held onto upside down. While there are several positive things that may come from this, there are times when Illinois millennials could learn from their older counterparts. One of the things...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Jun 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Very rarely do authorities in Oswego happen upon a crime as it is being committed. Rather, it may be in the course of a routine traffic stop or investigating an alleged disturbance that they find evidence supporting extensive criminal activity. This often prompts the...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Jun 6, 2019 | Dui Defense, Firm News
A woman from Illinois lost her son almost a year ago in a Wisconsin car crash. The driver of the vehicle he was riding in allegedly had a blood alcohol level of 0.117. The Illinois woman remains angry that, according to her account, the driver has yet to...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | May 24, 2019 | Estate And Probate Administration, Firm News
Writing a will in Illinois is a good way to ensure that those responsible for the administration of your property after your death know and understand your wishes. However, you cannot necessarily put everything you own into a will. Wills only pertain to probate...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | May 20, 2019 | Firm News
Buying your first home is an exciting time, but you may be nervous. It is a major purchase, and making a mistake may mean years of struggle or discontent with your decision. If you are wise and taking your time, you are likely looking at a variety of properties and...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | May 4, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
If you are one of the many people in Illinois who are preparing to get married for the second or subsequent time, you likely know and appreciate how precious a marriage and family is. In addition to taking vows and sharing a daily life with someone, another way to...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Apr 24, 2019 | Estate And Probate Administration, Firm News
If you have a business partner in Illinois, one fear you may have is problems with probate. Probate describes the process by which the courts verify whether or not a will is legitimate. This sounds simple enough, so why does it bother business owners? The short answer...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Apr 11, 2019 | Estate And Probate Administration, Firm News
At Mockaitis Law, we know that many people in Illinois only think about wills when they hear the phrase “estate planning.” It is true that a will is an important and essential part of an estate plan, but it does not apply to every possible contingency....
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Mar 25, 2019 | Firm News
Creating an estate plan is not something you should do casually without serious thought to your goals. Jotting your last will and testament in a notebook is likely to create more confusion and frustration than you anticipate, and it won’t provide much protection...
