by Lauren Jackson | Sep 30, 2023 | Attorney, Beneficiaries, Beneficiary, Estate Planning, executor, Guardian, Lawyer, spendthrift trust, Supplemental Needs Trust, Trustee, Trusts
Over the years I have had clients who wish to leave assets or money to a beneficiary who is either on disability or doesn’t have the wherewithal to manage his or her own finances. If you want to leave money to someone, but are worried the beneficiary won’t use or...
by Lauren Jackson | Sep 20, 2023 | Attorney, buying a home, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
Hiring a real estate attorney is an important part when purchasing or selling real estate. Asking the right questions can make sure the attorney is a good fit for your transaction. Hiring the right attorney could make or break the deal. The legal industry has become...
by Lauren Jackson | Sep 8, 2023 | Attorney, executor, Kane County, Lawyer, open probate case, petition for probate, Probate, Small estate
Being named executor of an estate for a family member or friend, is a responsibility that should be taken seriously. You will be considered the personal representative for the estate, meaning it is your responsibility to manage the estate and distribute the...
by Lauren Jackson | Aug 27, 2023 | Attorney, Lawyer, Limited Liability Company, Real Estate, Small Business
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...
by Lauren Jackson | Aug 7, 2023 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, Real Estate Inspection, selling a home
When buying residential or commercial real estate, it is highly recommended to get a certified inspection on the property. A residential home inspection report is a document prepared by a professional home inspector after assessing the condition of a residential...
by Lauren Jackson | Jul 22, 2023 | Attorney, buying a home, Elgin, foreclosure, Lawyer, mortgage, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home, Short Sale, St. Charles
When having to deal with a short sale real estate transaction, you should never allow a buyer to move in before the process has been finalized. Allowing a buyer to move can be a risky decision for several reasons and we will explore a couple of them below. Based on...
