Legal Tips for First-Time Homebuyers | The Law Offices of Roger W. Stelk

When buying a home for the first time in Illinois, there are certain items to consider and steps to take to ensure you’re prepared. Learn more about what to expect…

Thanksgiving After Divorce

If you’re dealing with a divorce, Thanksgiving can be a heart-wrenching time. Where last year you were still a family, this year that stability has been ripped to shreds and…

SHOULD YOU CONVERT YOUR IRA/401K TO AN ANNUITY?

This is an odd topic for a family law blog until I started to think about. Today’s on line Marketwatch website featured an article by Chris Farrell about whether retirees…

Common Legal Issues in Residential Real Estate Transactions in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Residential real estate transactions in Arlington Heights, Illinois, have many complex laws. Whether you’re buying, selling, or renting a property, it’s crucial to be aware of common legal issues that…

When a Divorce Loan Makes Sense

Most people have never heard about a divorce loan. But it can be a viable option for women who feel trapped in a marriage because they can’t afford a lawyer.…

DIVORCE: THE NEW ESTATE PLANNING TOOL?

  This morning (5/17) presented an article by Michael Waters in the on-line edition of The Atlantic noting that only about half of Americans die with a will (i.e., testamentary…

Life-Changing Real Estate Deal Turns Sour for Chicago Homeowners

The dream of homeownership can quickly sour when lenders and agents take advantage of homeowners and buyers. MV Realty, a company that operated in several states, including Illinois, recently came…

Restraining Orders and Orders of Protection

Restraining orders (sometimes called protective orders) are court orders issued to help protect someone from harm by another person. These orders are meant to impose limitations on the actions or threatening…

Don’t Forget, it’s the Economy Stupid! Aunt Fannie Mae Says the Housing Boom Seems Over

Don’t Forget, it’s the Economy Stupid! Aunt Fannie Mae Says the Housing Boom Seems Over | Pennsylvania Family Law Skip to content Source link

Mysterious Will Raises Questions in $11 Million Chicago Probate Case | Roger Stelk

The case of a record-setting unclaimed Cook County, Illinois, estate took an unusual turn in the summer of 2023 when a will purported to belong to the decedent surfaced. Seven…