Starting a business is one of the most challenging things a person can do. In 2018, startup companies are launched almost daily, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit that is very much alive throughout the world. There are a large number of factors to think about when considering what type of business to start. From industry to… Read More »
Taking the difficult step to make a will or trust is important, but what do you do with the documents after they are completed? If you are like most people, those legal documents are probably signed and then stored away in a safe deposit box or the back of a drawer. After spending the time… Read More »
The foreclosure rates in the United States have seen a 1 percent increase compared a year ago, marking the first year-over-year increase in 36 months. Previously, the U.S. had seen a nationwide streak of solid numbers in terms of slowing foreclosure rates. This year, however, 21 states have posted a year-over-year increase in foreclosures. While… Read More »
When it comes to real estate litigation, timing is everything. Disputes in the real estate industry usually mean a significant amount of money and a short window of time to resolve said dispute. The real estate landscape is vast and potential issues with the transaction can lead to disagreements and eventually litigation. In most cases,… Read More »
Research and polls highlight the fact that the large majority of people enter into retirement wishing that they had known a lot more than they do. Retirement planning and estate planning fall into the category of things that people tend to put off for as long as possible. While no one can predict exactly what… Read More »
Every type of business entity inevitably has a variety of both advantages and disadvantages associated with it. Today, we are focusing on partnerships in business and what specific benefits are associated with them. There are two types of partnerships in business: general partnerships and limited partnerships. In a general partnership, there is a joint ownership… Read More »
When a dispute arises and two parties cannot come to an agreement a decision must be made: file a lawsuit or try to work with an alternative. When two parties are facing a conflict, mediation is a great tool used to reach a mutually acceptable agreement through negotiation. The ability to avoid the trial process… Read More »
When it comes to trends and projections in the real estate industry, the majority of the attention is placed on the next hot market. It’s exciting to look at up and coming neighborhoods and try to predict where the market trends are heading, but it’s almost just as important to pay attention to the potentially… Read More »
Entrepreneurs make up the some of the most important aspects of business in America. While people like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg account for the majority of the headlines and the fanfare in modern pop culture, the reality is that small businesses play a major role in what drives our economy forward. From independent entrepreneurs… Read More »
Attorneys in Illinois are easy to find. There are thousands of lawyers across the state and in examining law practice choices from big cities to small towns, a quick Google search would reveal many, many options for legal representation. With so many available attorneys, it would seem making the decision about an attorney that is… Read More »
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