If you think your home’s assessed value is too high, you can appeal the tax assessor’s verdict – with the help of a attorney who will handle the grievance process for you. Third-party representation can benefit homeowners in several ways. For starters, third-party firm can help owners determine whether they’re truly being overtaxed. Third-party expertise […]
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Parol Evidence Rule and Breach of Contract Actions Parole evidence is a rule of evidence that bestows a preferred status on final written agreements. The rule is designed to provide stability in business transactions. The rule protects the agreement from the risk of perjured testimony and the risk of uncertain testimony of a party with […]
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The fundamental determination whether a probate matter needs to be filed with the county court is the value of the estate of the deceased. Under Illinois law the threshold for having to file a probate case is that the gross value of the estate must equal $100,000 or more. If the estate is valued at […]
In July 9th, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill which changes the Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act, the new law will be called the Illinois Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act, this law will start on January 1st, 2022. The previous law and the new law that allows for a […]
The passing of a family member is often a difficult and chaotic time. Addressing the matters associated with administering the assets they have left behind, commencing probate in the relevant court, preparing the necessary documentation related paying debts, contesting credit claims and all manner of other legal questions that may come up calls for the […]
910-Day Rule Exceptions The infamous hanging paragraph in §1325(a) of the Bankruptcy Code prohibits bifurcation of a creditor’s claim secured by a vehicle into a secured claim and an unsecured claim. Specifically: “section 506 shall not apply to a claim described in that paragraph if the creditor has a purchase money security interest securing […]