by Dan Sugrue | Aug 30, 2016 | Wills & Estate Law
The Top Three Benefits of a Living Trust by Michelle Fabio, Esq. It’s a given that you should have a written legal document distributing your assets at your death. Now the question becomes: should you have a will or living trust? It is estimated that only about...
by Dan Sugrue | Nov 6, 2013 | Bankruptcy Law
When you file for bankruptcy, whether it be through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you’re entitled to protect some of your property from being included as part of the bankruptcy estate, and subject to liquidation by your creditors. These are called exemptions. For...
by Dan Sugrue | Nov 5, 2013 | Bankruptcy Law
Before filing a petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor must first take a credit counseling course within 180 days before you file. In addition, you must complete a course in debtor education after you file but before your debts are...
by Dan Sugrue | Sep 27, 2013 | Wills & Estate Law
An Illinois Appellate Court decision struck down a lower court case barring a claim against an estate because the circuit court ruled that the claim was not properly pled to allow the claimant to prevail. Justice Mary Schostak wrote the opinion of the Court. Schostak,...
by Dan Sugrue | Nov 26, 2012 | Real Estate Law
There was an article in today’s Chicago Tribune warning of all the potential pitfalls to buyers on purchasing a house through a short sale. While it’s true that there are many potential landmines for a buyer, you can still get a great deal. Just make sure...
