Uncategorized

Many younger people in the greater Chicago area might put off estate planning just because they do not think it is time to think about such matters. However, there are many reasons why a person might want to start estate planning earlier in life, even if it seems that...

Once you have a child, your entire life changes. You want to make sure your child is well cared for and has a stable and secure life. However, while you may not like to think about it, it sometimes happens that a child’s parents in Illinois pass away before the child...

Unlike many states, Illinois does not have a statute that warranties the construction of new homes. Instead, home buyers must rely on several decades of Illinois appellate court opinions to understand their protections against construction defects. Implied warranty...

Like other states, Illinois has a specific law setting out how mechanics liens are supposed to work in Illinois. To review, contractors and subcontractors have a right to a mechanic’s lien for the cost of their parts and labor if they build or make improvements to...

Recently, beloved talk-show host, Larry King, passed away. However, his wife is challenging his most recent will, which she was left out of. The contested will King and his wife had been married 22 years, and she was in the process of divorcing him when he passed...

Many people in the Geneva area have owned a home for a while and may be looking to do some remodeling that goes above and beyond simple repairs. They may have hired a contractor to replace cabinets, knock down a wall or redo the tiling in their bathroom. However, what...

You may own a small family business in Geneva that has seen financial success over the years. You are now thinking of retirement, but you may face a roadblock if your adult children have no interest in taking over the family business. To avoid having the enterprise...

An important part of estate planning involves not only preparing for your own death, but also making sure that your loved ones are taken care of after you are gone. This is especially true if there are minor children involved. Unfortunately, many people do not like to...

Building a new home in Geneva can be exciting, and we expect that our homes will be designed and constructed in a quality manner. However, sometimes defects in the construction process occur, leading to potential litigation. The following is an overview of some common...

You may have estate planning in mind, and you may even have gone as far as to execute a will or trust. However, is a will all you need in your estate plan? And will your estate plan be enforceable upon your death? Avoiding the following mistakes made in the estate...