by Lauren Jackson | Jan 5, 2016 | Attorney, buying a home, Elgin, Kane County, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
Two common questions I get from my real estate clients who are selling property are: how and when do I get my money? In Illinois we make sure all parties to the transaction (buyer & seller) are safely covered with title insurance. Title insurance protects the...
by Lauren Jackson | Oct 17, 2015 | Attorney, buying a home, Elgin, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home, Short Sale
Based on my experience, you should not assume anything with a short sale until the offer has been accepted and funding has been approved (all documents have been signed). If you are the selling party during the short sale process, you should never assume anything...
by Lauren Jackson | Oct 9, 2015 | Attorney, buying a home, Elgin, Lawyer, Quit claim deed, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
For most of the real estate transaction sales that I handle, I am able to arrange it so that the client does not have to show up at the closing. This is a huge benefit for my clients because they don’t have to take off from work and they can focus on getting out of...
by Lauren Jackson | Sep 3, 2015 | Elgin, Quit claim deed, Real Estate, Transfer on death instrument
Did you know that Illinois gives you an easy way to transfer your real estate while keeping it out of probate without having to transfer it into a trust? It is called a transfer on death instrument or TODI. Once you decide who you want to have the property, I can help...
by Lauren Jackson | 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...
