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Violence in the workplace is a serious safety and health issue. Its most extreme form, homicide, is the third-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), there were 551 workplace homicides in 2004 in the United States, out of a total of 5,703 fatal work injuries.

Environmental conditions associated with workplace assaults have been identified and control strategies implemented in a number of work settings.

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A Will, is sometimes called a "Last Will and Testament"
Used to transfer property you hold in your name to the person(s) and/or organization(s) you want to have it. A Will also typically names someone you select to be your Personal Representative (or "Executor") to carry out your instructions and names a Guardian if you have minor children. A Will only becomes effective upon your death, and after it is admitted to probate.

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Estate Planning Terms

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Federal Estate Taxes

Definition:
Taxes imposed by the US Government on the value of a person's estate upon his or her death.

Family Limited Partnership

Definition:
A legal partnership agreement between members of a family for the management and control of property for the benefit of family members. Sometimes used to minimize transfer taxes.

Trustee

Definition:
A person or institution responsible for the management and distribution of property held in a Trust. The trustee has the authority to act according to the instructions provided in the trust agreement. See Fiduciary.

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Chicago Estate-Planning Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Estate-Planning attorney you should contact our Estate-Planning Attorney as soon as possible:

Arlington Heights
Aurora
Bartlett
Berwyn
Bolingbrook
Buffalo Grove
Carol Stream
Chicago
Chicago Heights
Cicero
Des Plaines
Elgin
Glenview
Granite City

Harvey
Joliet
Lockport
Lombard
Mchenry
Moline
Mount Prospect
Normal
Oak Lawn
Palatine
Plainfield
Tinley Park
Waukegan
Wheaton

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