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1. Some Protections For The Public In Illinois From Damages Caused By Animals Running Loose of Restrai
February 19, 2012
You would not expect to run into livestock when you drive on an interstate highway. A law enacted by the Illinois legislature provides civil liability under certain circumstances for owners whose livestock run at large and cause damage. The driver of a pickup truck on an interstate on Halloween nig...
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2. A SIMPLE WILL, IF NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN, CAN PROVE NOT TO BE SO SIMPLE
February 19, 2012
A Last Will And Testament is a document which provides for the distribution upon death of the assets an individual and his/her ancestors have accumulated during life. There are many formal legal requirements relating to the creation and execution of a Will which must be followed for the Will ...
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3. Sellers Of Residences In Illinois Are Required To Disclose Certain Property Defects
February 17, 2012
An exception to the general rule of “Caveat Emptor” or “Buyer Beware” is an Illinois law which requires the Seller of a residence to list a number of types of defects in the residence on a form which is required to be furnished the purchaser. The form is required by Illinois law and is called a Res...
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4. Some Benefits Of Investing Early In Life
February 12, 2012
Those that feel that saving for retirement is beyond their means should think again. To the contrary, people actually cannot afford to fail to plan now for their future retirement. It is not sufficient to rely solely on Social Security benefits to sustain you throughout retirement. Social Security...
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5. FUNERAL AND BURIAL CONTRACT PLANNING PURSUANT TO ILLINOIS MEDICAID REGULATIONS
February 11, 2012
Most persons would rather not think about the circumstances surrounding the time of their death. As death is certain for everyone, it is important to plan in advance for the benefit of your survivors. For many, end-of-life planning includes both Medicaid planning and purchasing a “pre-need” funer...
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6. ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE ENACTS VIRTUAL REPRESENATION AGREEMENT PROVISIONS
January 21, 2012
Trustees and beneficiaries of a trust may have legitimate questions on occasion regarding trust administration. A situation may arise which was not anticipated by the drafter of the trust. Under these circumstances, trustees or beneficiaries in the past may have had to seek a court order to allow t...
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7. CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT MAY BE HAMPERED BY USE OF ORAL RATHER THEN FORMAL WRITTEN CONTRACT
January 10, 2012
When people reach an agreement on a business transaction, they may wish just to rely on an oral “hand-shake” agreement as an easier alternative to a written agreement. It may also appear to be a way to test the received goods before signing a written agreement. A written contract is more enforceable...
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8. COURT IN ILLINOIS RECENTLY HOLDS THAT SENIOR CARE GIVERS ENTITLED TO ESTATE CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT
January 10, 2012
Significant cost can be incurred by persons who provide residential care for their senior family members. Illinois law allows custodial guardians to make claims for reimbursement for lost employment and lifestyle opportunities and the emotional distress attributed to caring for a family member. ...
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9. TRYING TO PERFORM LEGAL WORK YOURSELF CAN BACKFIRE
January 09, 2012
There has been a proliferation of legal documents and forms online in recent years. A recent Illinois case demonstrates how “do-it-yourself lawyering” can be ineffective and/or harmful. The reported facts involved a couple who contacted an attorney to draft estate planning documents for the...
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10. Real Estate Can Now Be Owned In Tenancy By The Entirety In Illinois
December 25, 2011
Persons planning their estates in Illinois used to not be able to use the mechanism of tenancy by the entirety when using living trusts. “Tenancy by the entirety” is a form of ownership afforded to married couples, and is only applicable to real property. Under this form of ownership, a spouse may ...
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