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Is There a Benefit to Doing a Short Sale?  Many people falling behind on their mortgages and facing foreclosure wonder whether there is a benefit to doing a short sale versus simply riding out the foreclosure and leaving the...

My Parent’s Death Was the Result of an Accident. Do I Need Probate? If your parent or spouse lived in Illinois and died due to an accident, a probate matter should be opened if your family intends to pursue the party that...

What is the Governing Law of Foreclosure in Illinois? Illinois, like most states, has enacted specific legislation that controls the method of a bank’s foreclosure. The Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law of 1987 (IMFL), is...

What is a Special Needs Trust? If you have a loved one who has special needs, then you may have heard about Special Needs Trusts (SNTs). Special Needs Trusts permit you to gift or bequest money to a loved one (via the Trust)...

The Dangers of Using a Small Estate Affidavit in Illinois If you’ve had a loved one pass away and the duty has fallen to you to collect assets and pay outstanding bills, you’ve no doubt heard of a small estate affidavit....