When to Trust…Your Trust
By Hon. Donald Bernardi, (ret.)
Senior Lawyers,
June 2026
When dealing with estate planning where property is held across multiple states, jurisdictional hurdles, conflicts of law, and full faith and credit arguments may create unnecessary complications. The lesson for Illinois practitioners may be to conduct research into the different jurisdictions in an attempt to comply with requirements and avoid costly litigation.
Hollywood Comes to Livingston County
By Judge Donald Bernardi, (ret.)
Senior Lawyers,
February 2024
In 1983, Grandview USA was filmed in part at the courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois.
Appointing a GAL? The Language You Use Is Important!
By Hon. Donald Bernardi, (ret.)
Bench and Bar,
October 2020
A recent Illinois Supreme Court case suggests that both judges and practitioners ought to pay careful attention to the purpose of guardian ad litem appointment.
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