Parents who wish to leave their house to their kids can employ a variety of tactics to ensure their wishes are honored. Working with an estate planning attorney to create a will and a living trust, and making sure all the right wording is included in the deed is often necessary to ensure all bases are covered. Wills A will is a legal document that is set-up and signed by the testator to transfer property and money upon death. A will can be used to transfer anything the testator owns to … [Read more...]
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Do You Have an LLC or Corporation in Illinois? You May Not Be Protected
Posted on February 7, 2019 //
Forming an LLC or a corporation protects members, investors, and their personal and family assets from liability for claims of business creditors, but the protection is not bulletproof. In some situations, personal liability for the obligations of LLCs and corporations may still exist. The Value of Limited Liability Limited liability companies and corporations shield business owners from personal liability in most situations if the business becomes liable to a third-party. Sole proprietors … [Read more...]
Making Offers on Multiple Homes at Once
Posted on January 25, 2019 //
Making offers on multiple homes is a tactic used by some buyers when the real estate market is “hot,” and they are unable to secure an acceptance for their offer proceeding one property at a time. It is possible to make offers on multiple homes, but it could expose the buyer to legal and financial risks. Moreover, some local laws prohibit buyers from making offers on multiple homes at the same time. Legal Issues Some cities and counties prohibit buyers from submitting bids on multiple … [Read more...]
Are You a Victim of Estate Fraud?
Posted on January 15, 2019 //
If an executor, beneficiary, or some other person steals estate money or assets or unlawfully sells the property of the deceased before it can be distributed to heirs, it is known as estate fraud. This crime can be committed by a beneficiary who defrauds the estate. It can also be committed by an executor who transfers assets from the estate to an entity the executor controls against the terms of the will. Depending on the acts committed, it could implicate both civil and criminal … [Read more...]
