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Dividing property is one of the messiest parts of divorce—and when that property is your home, the process becomes even more emotional and complex. For many couples, selling home after divorce is not just a practical decision—it’s a path to closure, financial freedom, and peace of mind. But what should be a clean break often turns into a legal and ...

Handling probate isn’t just about signing papers and waiting for an inheritance check. It's a time-consuming, often costly legal process that can drain an estate’s value quickly if you’re not prepared. One of the biggest surprises for many families? Just how much does a probate attorney cost once court fees, legal filings, and professional services start stacking up. Without a ...

For many Illinois homeowners, life doesn’t wait for your mortgage to mature. Unexpected changes—divorce, inheritance, foreclosure, job transfers—can force you to ask a difficult question: how soon can you sell a house after buying it? Legally, there’s nothing stopping you from selling a home days after closing. But just because you can doesn’t always mean you should—unless, of course, you ...

A hoarder house isn’t just cluttered—it’s often a property filled wall-to-wall with items, garbage, or personal belongings that have accumulated over time. Cleaning one isn’t your typical deep clean—it can require biohazard removal, structural repair, and a massive emotional toll on everyone involved. For families who have inherited a hoarder home or for owners preparing to sell, the cost to ...

Probate ties up homes. It drains time, money, and patience—often when families are least prepared to handle it. In Illinois, if a loved one passes without the right legal steps in place, their house can become stuck in red tape and court delays that drag on for months. Or longer. Knowing how to avoid probate can spare your family ...

TL;DR: Why Are Property Taxes So High in Illinois — and What You Can Do About It Illinois has the second-highest property tax rate in the U.S., with homeowners paying over $5,000 per year on average—more than double the national average. A complex system of nearly 7,000 taxing districts, growing pension debt, and rising home values are all driving tax ...