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First established in 1825, the Mechanic’s Lien Act helps to ensure that construction and remodeling contractors receive the payment due for their products and services. This law states that a contractor, subcontractor or supplier may file a lien against a property if the owner does not pay for the completed work.

Estate planning is part of the law that relates to wills, trusts and other, similar tools. It should help you prepare for your family’s future after you pass. Estate and probate administration are related, but different.

When planning your estate in Illinois, you likely included provisions for how you want your qualified retirement accounts handled. These include your 401k. A recent law passed at the federal level could impact your plans in a negative way.

Most drivers in Illinois know that driving after drinking too much alcohol is illegal. However, it can be hard to determine how many drinks will put one over the limit and, as a result, many people drive illegally and do not even know it.

When you really want to buy a specific property, you may stop at nothing to get it. However, if you find yourself in a bidding war on a home in Illinois, you may have little control over whether you win or lose.

Drivers in Illinois who have been on the roads for a while understand exactly how dangerous even a simple trip can be. Unfortunately, younger drivers are not as experienced and may not have the skills necessary to handle the scope of the dangers they run into.

As a resident of Illinois currently up against DUI-related charges, you have a lot that is potentially at stake. You have even more at risk if you intend on going to college and are relying on a scholarship or another form of financial aid to get you there.

Your estate plan should have many different parts that allow you to fully leave your family in a good place when you die. This plan helps to set up your expectations for your family moving forward after you are no longer here to provide for them. One aspect of a solid estate plan is a good life insurance policy.

Probate is the extensive process of proving a will is valid and dispersing assets to heirs. While estates without wills always go through probate, the process can also occur when there is a will in place before a person dies.

Your dog is a member of your family, and you love it dearly. You probably could not imagine life without your beloved pup. However, if you are planning to sell your home in Illinois, buyers may not be quite as enthralled by your furry friend.