by laurenjacksonlaw | Jul 31, 2015 | Elgin, Kane County, Real Estate, Taxes
Properties for which taxes have not been paid are sold by the county at a Tax Sale. Before the sale of any property’s taxes, the County Collector will publish a list of properties for which taxes are overdue and will send notices to those property owners. For the tax...
by laurenjacksonlaw | Jul 22, 2015 | Elgin, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate
Welcome to the Lauren Jackson Law blog that strives to keep readers connected to current issues regarding real estate, estate planning, and probate issues. Laws are changing every year regarding these issues and it is imperative that we stay informed because it can...
by laurenjacksonlaw | Jul 11, 2015 | Elgin, Estate Planning, Trusts
If you have a trust set-up or are thinking about having one drafted, a common question is what should I put into a trust? Obviously, every situation is different, however, the following list is a good starting point: Common Assets Requiring Title be Transferred...
by laurenjacksonlaw | Jul 2, 2015 | executor, petition for probate
If you find out you are the lucky individual who has been named the executor of an estate, do you know the very first thing you should do once the testator has passed away? Answer: file the testator’s will and death certificate with the clerk of the court in the...
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