Real Estate

Homebuyer Support: A home is one of the largest purchases you will make in your lifetime, and buying a home is a process that demands careful consideration and solid planning, especially if it’s your first time. Real estate deals move quickly and time is always of the essence. Coordinating the purchase should involve a team of professionals who can ensure you’re getting the most for your money and a deal that will leave you smiling.

Estate Planning

Planning and preparation is key for a successful life, yet many people neglect to plan and prepare for the inevitability of death. We get it. It’s a difficult topic to discuss, scary even. But try to think of it in terms of its benefits. Proper estate planning involves determining and designating how your assets will be passed on in the event of your incapacitation or death. When you plan, you get to choose! Planning your estate now diminishes much of the confusion, uncertainty, and anxiety that usually accompanies these tough times later in life. An added bonus is that it can save you and your loved ones money in the long run.

Estate Plan Basics:

• Will

• Power of Attorney

• Health Care Directive/Living Will 

• Trust

• Understanding Probate

Probate Litigation

Probate in General Terms: Probate is the court process used to determine the distribution of a deceased person’s property. It involves evaluating and analyzing personal and real property, outstanding balances with creditors, and eligible heirs. The most basic Probate cases revolve around whether or not the deceased person has a will. However, the absence or presence of a will is just the beginning. There are several documents and requirements that can make Probate especially challenging. For example, without Letters of Office, a court-issued document, accessing and closing bank accounts or selling property of the deceased person is impossible. Other documents, such as bonds and affidavits, in addition to other court filings, are required to manage the estate and its complexities, and working with us to plan for the expected and unexpected makes meeting the requirements that much easier.

Business Law

We are here to support your business. Whether you are a new or long-time business owner we can assist you in making your business run smoother by decreasing risk. We draft and review commercial leases, draft and review contracts, conduct negotiations, assist with dispute resolution, business incorporation, drafting operating agreements and assisting with the everyday issues that occur while running your business. 

Construction Law – Mechanic’s Liens

Are you a contractor who has performed work that you have not been compensated for? Well we can help with that. Illinois and many other states have special provisions that allow you to collect the amounts owed to you in a much more expedited manner. We can also assist you with drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on contract compliance and payment issues and project documentation review.

Condo and Homeowners’ Associations

• We represent condominium associations. Being part of a condominium association can be a blessing or a curse. Associations work the best when all members are able to follow the agreed guidelines of community living. If you are an association and you have a member that refuses to follow the community guidelines or who is not doing their fair share, we can help you make sure that any action that is taken to rectify the situation is done ethically and legally. We can also assist if you need to change your bylaws or rules to make sure that the changes are made in line with current local, state, and federal requirements. 

• On the other hand, if you are a unit owner whose Association does not seem to operate fairly for everyone or if you are concerned about how the association's funds are being used, we can help you hold the association liable to all its members.

Civil Litigation 

• When you are suing someone or are being sued, it can be a very overwhelming and unpredictable process. Let us represent your interests. Our experienced attorneys will guide you through the litigation process …To help keep our services affordable, depending on the case, we can offer flat fee monthly rates to keep justice affordable. If you cannot afford representation, we can offer limited counseling if want to go it alone.