For many parents, watching their children become adults (at least in the eyes of the law) and leaving home to pursue their education and career goals is a time of joy and also (possibly) apprehension. Turning 18, graduating high school, and moving out is a huge accomplishment. And it also comes with some serious responsibilities […]
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Looking to Purchase a New Home? How to Avoid Paying 2 Mortgages at Once
When navigating Chicagoland’s competitive residential real estate market, it’s important to understand the intricacies of various contract provisions, especially the existing home sale contingency. This contingency can play a pivotal role for buyers who need to sell their current home before purchasing a new one. Two primary template contracts used in the area—the Multi-Board Residential […]
What do Lasagna and Estate Planning have in Common?
Have you ever heard horror stories about families fighting over Grandma’s jewelry or getting stuck in a never-ending legal battle after someone passes away? Or about how long it can take to sell a house tied up in the court process? What about family members being denied their inheritance completely? Unfortunately, these situations happen every […]
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