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Archives for January 2015

Making provisions for collections in your estate plan

Posted on January 20, 2015 //

When a young woman’s mother died, she was left with handling the estate. According to The Epoch Times, the mother had an extraordinary antique collection that included chandeliers, sconces and furniture. Unfortunately, the young heir did not have a sense of the value of the items, and she sold her mother’s home with all of the antiques included. As an estate planning attorney Rolling Meadows knows, people in Illinois and elsewhere should make sure that collections of either monetary or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning //

Does staging a house improve its chances of selling?

Posted on January 19, 2015 //

Home staging is a strategic marketing tool used to put a home that is up for sale in a positive light. While this process is optional for those selling property in Illinois, many who are in the middle of selling their home often wonder if staging their house is worth it and if it will ultimately improve their home’s chances of selling. What home stagers do When those working with a Highland Park real estate lawyer and a real estate agent to sell their home decide to stage their house, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate //

Report: 14 percent rise in new commercial vehicle registrations

Posted on January 18, 2015 //

Like nearly every other industry in the nation, the world of transportation took a hard blow during the 2009 recession. An Illinois transportation attorney has seen many carrier companies over the past five years struggling to reach the status and security that they had prior to the time that the economic upheaval occurred. However, several indicators now show that carriers are entering a recovery period, and their chances of regaining and maintaining lost ground look promising. Increase … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Transportation Law //

Congress may delay 34-hour restart rule for truckers

Posted on January 17, 2015 //

Transportation companies in Chicago and across the nation have been calling for an end to the newly imposed 34-hour restart rule, and they may soon get their wish. The most recent Senate appropriations bill includes a provision that would cut off funding for the implementation of the restart rule and instead allow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to study its potential effects. However, carriers do not need a transportation lawyer Chicago to understand the effect the bill could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Transportation Law //

3 Tips on setting up an effective meeting with a potential client

Posted on January 16, 2015 //

There are few things as satisfying for professionals than securing a valuable client for their company. However, an Arlington Heights business lawyer understands that getting that meeting in the first place may be more difficult than ever. While technology continues to develop and change the face of business in many ways, the same three classic, simple tips can help any professional set up a meeting with a potential client. Do your research Researching the target’s business is the first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business Transactions //

How to recruit the best talent for your small business

Posted on January 14, 2015 //

Small businesses face some unique risks that other larger companies often experience on a smaller level. One of the clearest examples of this is seen in recruiting employees. If a large company hires a bad employee, damage may be done but it can often quickly be mitigated by work done by other employees, bosses, or individuals who fill the position in the future. As should be clear to a qualified business attorney, Buffalo Grove small businesses that make poor hiring decisions can often be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business Transactions //

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