by Lauren Jackson | Sep 22, 2021 | buying a home, Real Estate, real estate closing
Who could have predicted that at one moment our country and state would shut down due to a pandemic and shortly thereafter emerge into one of the hottest real estate markets in recent memory? If you are a first-time homebuyer, a competitive housing market can...
by Lauren Jackson | Jul 28, 2021 | Estate Planning
The following write-up was provided by Wealthcounsel. Among confusing legal concepts, the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax is at the top of the list. Because of its complexity, many attorneys lump it in with concepts such as the rule against perpetuities—topics...
by Lauren Jackson | Jun 3, 2021 | buying a home, Real Estate, real estate appraisal, selling a home
Zillow, Zillow, Zillow The name Zillow may be a play on the word “zillions,” relating to the zillions of data points used to develop the Zestimate. Zillow also rhymes with pillow and triggers the emotions attached to homeownership. Did you know that the term Zillow...
by Lauren Jackson | Mar 4, 2021 | Estate Planning
Estate planning can be a very difficult process. While it’s not brain surgery, making the decision to move forward with the planning requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. This thought can stop many people right in their tracks. Others talk...
by Lauren Jackson | Feb 3, 2021 | Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Revocable living trust, Supplemental Needs Trust
What is the best way to leave assets to minor children? Well, that depends on the testator’s intentions and risk level, but there are a few options and basics to keep in mind: In Illinois, children under age 18 may inherit property, but can’t enter contracts and...
