by Gwendolyn Sterk | Mar 26, 2026 | Estate Planning, Family
We all like to think we have plenty of time. It’s a lie that we tell ourselves so we can focus on day-to-day. The truth is that life doesn’t always give you a heads-up. A single phone call or one accident on the highway can change everything. In the span of a...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 5, 2026 | All Posts, Estate Planning
Beginning in late 2026, Illinois will enact legislation allowing physicians to prescribe medication that terminally ill patients may choose to self-administer at a time of their choosing, although participation by medical providers is voluntary. The new law...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Mar 18, 2024 | Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, Finance, Financials, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
Supporting children, especially those with disabilities, can be difficult for a family. Caring for a non-minor child with disabilities presents a unique set of considerations, particularly when navigating legal and financial support structures. At Sterk Family Law, we...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Feb 5, 2024 | All Posts, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, Finance, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Other Legal Matters
Social Security benefits help individuals and their families maintain a steady income after retirement. Whether you’re nearing retirement age or planning ahead, understanding your benefits is important for making the most out of your retirement years....
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Mar 11, 2021 | All Posts, Estate Planning
When confronted with the thought of estate planning, most people come up with reasons to put it off. “I’m too busy.” “I don’t have the money.” “I don’t want to think about it!” Few of us want to face this unpleasant task, which takes time, costs...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Feb 16, 2021 | Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
There is a saying that the “first step is always the hardest.” Throughout our lives, we take many first steps and some are much easier than others. As a toddler, generally, a child learns to crawl before they gain the courage to pull themselves up and take...
