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...
Why Semi-Truck Accidents on I-57 Are So Dangerous
Interstate 57 is one of the busiest freight routes in the state, carrying a steady stream of long-haul trucks north and south through Southern Illinois. At Mt. Vernon it crosses I-64, putting two majo...
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...
What Should I Do if I am Involved in a Car Accident with an Uninsured Motorist in Illinois?
When one is involved in a car accident, the general routine is to stop, look out for any injuries and everyone else’s state, document the accident scene, and then exchange contact information, i...
What Should I Do if I am Involved in a Hit & Run in Illinois?
A hit-and-run accident is often distressing and traumatic. When someone is involved in an accident with another car, a pedestrian, or a cyclist, they are required by law to remain at the car accident ...
How Do I Handle an Injury Claim Involving a Multi-Vehicle Accident?
Car crashes typically involve just two vehicles. But sometimes, more than two vehicles are involved. It can happen to anyone. You’re involved in a pile-up accident, and you are now forced to see...