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When you do not create an adequate estate plan, your property may have to go through the probate process once you die. But what can you do to avoid this lengthy and expensive process? There are several ways you can choose to avoid probate.

You have probably heard people in Oswego cite self-defense as a reason why they acted violently towards another. While such claims may often be met with skepticism, it should be recognized that there may indeed be situations where you feel threatened and the opportunity to peacefully retreat simply is not there.

One essential tenet of the United States criminal justice system is that people arrested for any time of crime are to be treated as though they are innocent until or unless they are proven to be guilty. This core belief extends to people arrested for and charged with drunk driving offenses. Even in cases where a person provides a breath sample that exceeds the legal limit, there may be extenuating factors that shed new light on the case.

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.