Divorcing a Business Owner in Illinois: What Happens to the Business? can be a much more complicated question than deciding who keeps a house or how a bank account should be divided. A closely held business may represent income, years
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The Rincker Law Blog, published by Rincker Law PLLC, focuses on legal issues affecting families and individuals in Central Illinois, particularly in areas such as guardianship, family law, estate planning, and probate. It covers topics like emergency temporary guardianship for minors, adult guardianship considerations during caregiver burnout, and grandparents' rights regarding visitation and guardianship. The blog also highlights the roles and contributions of legal professionals within the firm, emphasizing practical guidance on navigating Illinois law related to family dynamics, caregiving challenges, and legal protections for vulnerable populations.
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By Dimple Dang
Should a Family Farm Have a Buy-Sell Agreement? What Happens When an Owner Dies, Divorces, or Wants Out? is a question farm families should consider long before an ownership change becomes urgent. A family farming operation may involve parents, siblings,…
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By Dimple Dang
By Sam Ellis, Esq.
When USDA says no, an unfavorable agency decision does not necessarily mean the matter is over. In “When USDA Says No: Understanding the National Appeals Division Appeal Process,” Sam Ellis, Esq., of Rincker Law, PLLC, explains…
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By Dimple Dang
Can an LLC Protect the Family Farm From a Divorce? What Illinois Farm Owners Should Know is an important question for farm families who have spent years or generations building agricultural businesses and accumulating farmland, equipment, livestock, and other valuable…
Starting a Business With a Friend or Family Member in Illinois? Put These Agreements in Writing First
By Dimple Dang
Starting a Business With a Friend or Family Member in Illinois? Put These Agreements in Writing First may not sound like the most exciting advice when two people are enthusiastic about launching a new company. But some of the hardest…
2027 Illinois Farm Leases: What Landowners and Farmers Should Negotiate Before Harvest Ends
By Dimple Dang
2027 Illinois Farm Leases: What Landowners and Farmers Should Negotiate Before Harvest Ends is a conversation many Illinois farmers and farmland owners should be having before the combines are parked for the season. Farm lease discussions often happen in the…
August Is National Make-a-Will Month: 7 Estate Planning Documents Illinois Families Should Review
By Dimple Dang
August Is National Make-a-Will Month: 7 Estate Planning Documents Illinois Families Should Review is a timely reminder that estate planning is about more than deciding who receives your property after you die. A good estate plan can also address who…
Your Child With a Disability Is Turning 18: Is Guardianship the Only Option in Illinois?
By Dimple Dang
Your Child With a Disability Is Turning 18: Is Guardianship the Only Option in Illinois? is a question many parents ask during the final years of high school. After years of coordinating medical care, school services, finances, and daily support,…
Who Pays College Tuition After Divorce in Illinois? What Parents Need to Know Before Move-In Day
By Dimple Dang
Who Pays College Tuition After Divorce in Illinois? What Parents Need to Know Before Move-In Day is a question that often becomes urgent in late summer. Tuition statements arrive, housing deposits are due, and parents may suddenly realize that their…
Agricultural Law Updates for Illinois Farmers and Agribusinesses: July 2026
By Dimple Dang
Agricultural Law Updates for Illinois Farmers and Agribusinesses: July 2026 reviews several recent federal and state developments affecting producers, processors, rural communities, and agricultural businesses. In the July 2026 issue of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Agricultural Law newsletter, Rincker
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