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Wills, Trusts, and Divorce in Illinois – What Every Attorney Needs to Know

📍 Presented by Russell D. Knight | Kane County Bar Association – St. Charles, Illinois

Can a trust actually protect assets in a divorce? What happens to a will during pending litigation? Can you write a will that encourages divorce
and will it hold up?

This CLE dives deep into the collision of estate planning and family law—specifically how Illinois courts treat trusts, wills, and powers of attorney before, during, and after a divorce.

🔍 Key Takeaways:

✅ When a trust becomes marital property
✅ “Illusory” and “colorable” transfers under Johnson v. La Grange
✅ Divorce planning vs. estate planning where the courts draw the line
✅ The “dead hand” doctrine and what you can’t write into a will
✅ The dangerous limbo between filing and judgment
✅ What’s automatically revoked after a divorce and what’s not (especially under ERISA)
✅ How income from a trust affects child support and maintenance

👤 About the Speaker
Russell D. Knight is a seasoned divorce attorney in Chicago, Illinois, known for his clarity on high-asset cases and intersectional estate planning issues.

His practical, statute-grounded approach helps both legal professionals and clients navigate complex marital asset structures with confidence.

📩 Want Russell to present to your firm, bar association, or legal group?

Reach out directly at www.rdklegal.com and get the presentation your colleagues will actually remember.