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Many individuals who begin developing an Illinois estate plan are under the impression that all they need is one document, generally a will, and the remainder can be put off until later. A typical Illinois estate plan is not just about what happens to your property when you die. It is equally important to consider […]

Buying a rental property in Chicago seems pretty easy in theory. You buy something in a decent neighborhood, you rent it out, and collect your income. You’ll need to pay tax on that income, maintain and fix the property, and find new tenants should the existing ones move out. This all seems easy, but we

So you got a tax refund from Illinois, great! Perhaps you were expecting a tax refund that is still floating around in the on-paper or virtual world. Or, you might even deserve a tax refund, and you don’t even know about it yet. Whatever your situation, if you are interested in the Illinois tax refund

Most of the clients who walk into our office are unfamiliar with the term “quit-claim deed.” So, what exactly is a quit-claim deed, and how does it work in Illinois? If you have assets in Illinois and you are looking to transfer them to someone else, a quit claim deed is one of the easiest

There is nothing worse than losing a loved one, and it can even be worse if there are layers of bureaucracy involved when dealing with their assets left behind. People are compounded with grief and uncertainty, and questions about probate arise, such as who has the authority to act, and how the probate system in

If you have substantial assets and you are looking at estate planning, a living trust should surely have crossed your path. When families are looking at turning over their assets through estate planning, they want two overarching things: clarity and control. A living trust can provide both the ability to manage your assets during your