Gierach Law Firm

Many families who have worked hard to build significant wealth assume they will simply pay for long-term care if the need arises later in life. However, nursing home care and advanced assisted living services can quickly burn through far more money than most people plan for.  According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the national median cost of a private nursing home ...

Many people plan to start a new business for years. They choose the name, decide on a structure, file the paperwork, and open their doors. But when they actually start making money, many business owners are flummoxed at the difference between managing profitability and cash flow. A company can appear successful on paper while still struggling to pay vendors, employees, taxes,...

Being appointed guardian of the estate for a loved one is a serious responsibility. It means a court has decided that someone you care about is no longer able to manage their own financial affairs, and that you are the right person to do it for them.  If you have recently been appointed to this role in Illinois, you may be feeling a mix of emotions. This might include co...

If you own or manage a business in Illinois, 2026 brings a major set of new employment law changes that took effect either late in 2025 or at the start of this year. Some of these changes are straightforward updates to existing rules. Others introduce entirely new obligations that employers may not have on their radar yet.  Failing to comply with any of them can expose y...