by Lauren Jackson | Sep 28, 2026 | Attorney, Lawyer, Limited Liability Company
To form an LLC in Illinois, you file Articles of Organization (Form LLC-5.5) with the Illinois Secretary of State and pay a $150 filing fee. Filing is only the first step, though. A well-set-up LLC also needs a registered agent, an EIN, an operating agreement, and a...
by Lauren Jackson | Aug 26, 2025 | Attorney, Estate Planning, Lawyer, Limited Liability Company, Real Estate
As a real estate and estate planning attorney, one question I hear all the time is:“Should I put my rental property in an LLC?” It’s a great question—and the answer depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. It could be used for asset protection, liability...
by Lauren Jackson | Feb 1, 2024 | Attorney, Estate Planning, Lawyer, Limited Liability Company
One of the most important things we can do for our families, and our future selves, is to save money in retirement accounts. I’ve noticed a common client misconception that all money in retirement accounts (IRA, 401K, 457, etc.) is protected and untouchable by...
by Lauren Jackson | Aug 27, 2023 | Attorney, Lawyer, Limited Liability Company, Real Estate
If you own one or more real estate rental properties, a question to ask yourself should be what is the best way to legally protect yourself and your properties from liability? The top strategy utilized today is to create an LLC, or a Series LLC. A Limited Liability...
