Lenders usually pay the taxes on properties they have a lien on for this very reason. They don't want tax sales, tax buyers, or tax deeds. So what...

I agree with Mr. Moens. If the City is the receiver for an REO (bank-owned property) and you purchase the unit from the bank, one of the things...

Mom Quit Claimed Illinois house to her kids 12 yrs. ago. She's now living with son in Texas. Son wants kids to Quit Claim back.

1. If she owned the house today and wound up on public assistance, yes she could be forced to sell the home. 2. If she owned the house today and...

I need legal advice on purchasing real estate abroad. My main area of interest is SE Asia.

You will need to talk to an attorney who knows the law in each country. Since you live in Chicago, however, you could first start with the...

Not a living trust. Can I pay off home.

Huh? This is confusing. Is the home in the trust? A security deed is a mortgage -- why would you need one? What are you trying to accomplish. Sit...

How are property taxes of a home sale prorated between a new buyer (non senior) and the estate of a senior citizen at closing?

You are an executor. You should be hiring an attorney to close this deal because if you mess it up in any way and you have no surety on your bond,...

The cost to write up 2 wills ????

Depends what you need and depends what you want. Some attorneys may quote flat rate for a "simple will" that Legalzoom might be just perfect for,...

I received a 30 day and 5 day eviction notice at the same time. How long do I have before I have to move out?

You tell him that having no water made the house uninhabitable, and that you'd tell the judge the same thing, and that withholding some rent was a...

The problem is that you were honest, right? You noticed this, and let the landlord know right away. So naturally the landlord says thank you I'm...

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In Illinois: Is probate mandatory when real estate (of any value) is in the estate? A Transfer On Death Deed failed.

Who prepared the deed? If a non-attorney did, shame on that person. If an attorney did, shame on the attorney. You may have a good malpractice...