Many people know they should have an estate plan, but they are not always sure where to start or who to turn to for help. A common question we hear is: What does an estate planning attorney do? The short answer is that an estate planning attorney helps you protect your assets, plan for the […]
Key Takeaways For Illinois homes, “property tax” and “real estate tax” refer to the same thing. More broadly, “Property tax” can also include personal property (e.g., cars, boats, RVs, or business equipment), depending on the laws in your state. A mobile/manufactured home may be taxed as real estate if it’s permanently affixed to land; if […]
When transferring property ownership in Illinois, homeowners may come across different types of deeds. One of the simplest, yet often misunderstood, is the quitclaim deed. An Illinois quitclaim deed offers a quick way to transfer property rights to someone else. However, it also has limitations that homeowners should carefully consider before using it. What is […]
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