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Mallory Moreno, principal, leader of Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’s Elder Law practice and chair of the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) Probate Practice Committee, and Nicholas Zausch, attorney in the firm’s Estate & Trust Administration & Litigation practice and vice chair of the Probate Practice Committee, served as co-moderators of an important panel discussion titled “The World After Coffman” on 11/14/24 at the Chicago Bar Association. Speakers included Judge Kent Delgado of Cook County Probate Court, Attorney Ruben Garcia, Attorney Michael Otte and Attorneys Hal Wood and Matthew Barrett, who represented the victorious appellees in the Coffman case. Panelists discussed the recent Illinois Supreme Court decision In re Estate of Mark A. Coffman, which has taken the probate world by storm. The speakers explored the case itself, effects on fiduciary litigation going forward, considerations for power of attorney drafting and breach of duty matters. More than 100 were in attendance in person and via webinar. Pictured from left to right: Ruben Garcia, Hon. Judge Kent A. Delgado, Hal Wood, Matthew Barrett, Michael Otte, Mallory Moreno, Nicholas Zausch. ?#ChicagoBarAssociation #ProbateLaw #CoffmanCase #ChuhakTecson #Righttherewithyou

Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. welcomes Sophia Fifer to the firm.?Sophia is our new Collections Assistant Administrator with the Condo Group. We are excited that you have chosen to join our team! #Lawfirm #CollectionsAssistant #CondoGroup #ChuhakTecson #Righttherewithyou

Jeff Heller, corporate attorney at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., advises that the Corporate Transparency Act deadline to file a beneficial ownership information report is January 1st, 2025. For more Chuhak Chats & Tecson Tips, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gRDK_5hw #CorporateTransparencyAct #CorporateLaw #ChuhakTecson #Righttherewithyou

Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’s annual Tecsgiving — a big hit with employees! This week, Chuhak & Tecson held its third Thanksgiving-themed potluck event — Chuhak Tecsgiving. All members of the firm were invited to prepare their favorite dishes, which were displayed in our café for the entire firm to taste and enjoy. With a wide variety of delicious dishes to try, from turkey, mashed potatoes and sloppy joes to ravioli, cornbread and bruschetta, there was something for everyone. The potluck also included corn beef sandwiches and pierogis to add to the diverse range of items, which also reflected our variety of heritages. If it was even possible, the desserts, however, were the most impressive. With apple pie, banana pudding, S’mores bars and pumpkin crunch cake, there was no shortage of sweet treats to indulge in. Thanks to the culinary excellence and gracious participation of all who made and brought these tasty dishes, the potluck was, of course, a great success! #HolidayPotluck #ChuhakTecsgiving #Diversity #ChuhakTecson #righttherewithyou

In 1996, the United Nations passed a resolution, which invited their member nations to recognize an International Day for Tolerance on November 16 of each year. As defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word ‘tolerance’ has a few meanings, including “capacity to endure pain or hardship and sympathy or indulgence for beliefs or practices differing from or conflicting with one’s own.” Note that tolerance does not mean like, agree with, accept or support. Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’s D&I Council wishes to stress the importance of taking some time to educate ourselves by reading the views from the other side of an issue, having a respectful conversation with another, engaging in open dialogue or developing an understanding of the beliefs of others. This is a time to recognize and learn about each other and those with opposing viewpoints. As stated in the UNESCO Declaration of Principles of Tolerance, adopted in 1995: “On the International Day of Tolerance, let us recognize the mounting threat posed by those who strive to divide, and let us pledge to forge a path defined by dialogue, social cohesion and mutual understanding.” If you want to read more about this day, consider the Defining Tolerance materials from a 2015 presentation: https://lnkd.in/gUgG89GC

Kevin Coyne, Esq. Coyne, principal and leader of Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’s Real Estate practice hosted Mary Cunningham, president and chief executive officer and Chris Newton, CES?, executive vice president - business development of Chicago Deferred Exchange Company (CDEC), who presented a continuing education program titled “IRC 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges” to members of the firm. Chuhak & Tecson’s real estate attorneys provided a complete range of real estate services. CDEC is one of the nation’s oldest and largest providers of Qualified Intermediary and Exchange Accommodation Titleholder services for investors looking to structure tax-deferred exchanges under IRC Section 1031. Pictures from left to right: Christopher Newton, Mary Cunningham and Kevin Coyne.

Mallory Moreno, attorney and leader of Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’s Elder Law practice, attended the Special Olympics Illinois’ Inaugural Advancing Disability in the Corporate Workforce Summit at Hyatt Regency Chicago O'Hare on November 8, 2024.?The day began with a panel discussion entitled: Empowering Inclusion: Best Practices from Leading Disability Employee Resource Groups and was moderated by Moreno’s brother-in-law, Jose Moreno, Jr., who is a Special Olympics Illinois Certified Athlete Leader and one of Moreno’s personal heroes. Panelists included Jon Caforio (RSM), Sarah Cammelot (Hyatt Hotels Corporation), Gunjali Rana (CNA) and Daniel Smrokowski (United Airlines and Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader). The day ended with keynote speaker, Tyronne Stoudemire (Hyatt Hotels Corporation). October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month, so this was a perfect bookend to the month and start to November.?

Mallory Moreno, attorney and leader of Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’s Elder Law practice, presented on the "5 W's of Special Needs Planning: Who, What, When, Where, Why, (and How)” at the Illinois Paralegal Association (IPA) 2024 Fall Education Conference on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Roosevelt University, Chicago. Moreno’s presentation focused on powers of attorney, guardianships, special needs trusts, means-tested public benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid and ABLE accounts.

The Federal annual observance of Veterans Day started, as it does each year, with a wreath being laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at 11:00 a.m. today, Veteran’s Day. This is done in honor of the sacrifices made by American service members and will be followed by speeches from dignitaries, a parade of colors and more. There are similar events and ceremonies all over our country. Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. observes this day which gives each of us the opportunity to recognize and thank those whom we know have honorably served in the military, whether in wartime or peacetime, and have dedicated themselves to preserving our freedoms. Our firm has a history of team members steeped in such duty and service starting with?Naval veterans, Tom Chuhak and Joe Tecson, and extending to our current-day team members. Bill DeYoung Steve Wood We honor our team members — those with family members currently in military service or who have served and sincerely appreciate their sacrifices because, after all, a family serves, too, not just the individual: John Adams Adrienne Arlan Krystle Bradley Markeya Fowler Becky Hooper Greg Jones Edith Rivera Denise Ziemba

Mallory Moreno, attorney, leader of Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’s Elder Law practice and a member of the firm’s Private Wealth Services group, hosted Scott Nixon, executive director of Life's Plan, Inc., the first non-profit association in the country to establish “pooled trust services” for people with disabilities and their families. Nixon presented to the firm on the Achievement for a Better Life Act or what many refer to today as the “ABLE Programs” or “ABLE Accounts.” He discussed the ABLE act and its history and took a deeper dive into what ABLE accounts can do today to serve people with disabilities and their families and provide a great resource tool for attorneys and trustees of Special Needs Trusts.