Author: Michael J. Fleck, Esq.

Many clients are tasked with the sale or transfer of a vehicle after a loved one dies.  The steps are a bit complicated, and vary depending on the circumstances.  Below is a…

Below is a list of some steps that a family may take upon the death of a loved one.  The list is by no means exhaustive, and there may be some steps…

Introduction There is a lot of controversy surrounding President Trump’s Executive Order  #13769, “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States”.  This Order has sparked numerous court challenges, has…

If you have bothered to prepare a Will, Trust Agreement, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Directives and other estate planning documents, it is important that you keep and maintain the originals in a…

The following is courtesy of the Illinois State Bar Association reprinted with permission Estate Planning Estate planning is a process whereby a person’s objectives for management and disposition of his property are…

It’s very common for homeowners to make improvements to their residence without first obtaining the proper permits.  “It’s a little project”,  “Who’s going to know?”, and “I didn’t realize that a permit…

If you have taken the time and expense to prepare a trust agreement as a means to avoid probate and effectively transfer assets to your intended beneficiaries, do not forget or fail…