Sometimes there is no shortcut. The house was owned by one person, in their name alone, and to sell it the estate has to go through probate. That is not the disaster most families fear. In Illinois, a...
Do You Need Probate to Sell an Inherited House in Illinois?
You inherited a house. Maybe it was a parent’s home, maybe a relative’s, and now you would like to sell it. The first question almost everyone asks is the same: do you have to go through p...
What Does a Title Company Do in Illinois?
If you are buying a home in Illinois for the first time, “title company” is one of those terms that shows up on every document without anyone stopping to explain it. You will pay a title c...
The Illinois Home Closing Process, Step by Step
The offer was accepted. Now what? Between a signed purchase contract and the day you get the keys, a real estate closing moves through a series of steps that most buyers and sellers never see up close...
Illinois Small Estate Affidavit: The $150,000 Threshold Explained
When someone close to you dies, one of the first practical problems is access. The bank will not release the account. The brokerage wants paperwork. And the word everyone keeps using is “probate...
Should I hire A Personal Injury Attorney? I think I can handle this myself
After an accident, may people try to handle their personal injury claim by themselves. They think to themselves, “Why should I pay to have a personal injury lawyer, the insurance company has offered...
“I’ve been hurt in a car accident, how long will my case take?”
The timeline of any personal injury case can vary greatly. There are many factors that can be variables in determining how long the length of a case may take. Some of these factors are -Liability Issu...
Different Types of Damages In Personal Injury Cases
Different Types of Damages In Personal Injury Cases If you’ve been hurt as a result of the negligence of someone else, you are entitled to recover money for compensation. There are various different...
What is an Order of Protection?
The person wanting an order of protection must file for an Emergency Order of Protection. In Illinois an Emergency Order of Protection is a court order that becomes effective as soon a the Judge enter...
The Disturbing Trend of CILA Abuse in Illinois
The first question your probably asking is, what in the world is a CILA? Community Integrated Living Arrangements or CILAs, are living facilities for adults who have developmental disabilities under s...