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 Help! I Can’t get a Bank Loan to Buy a House!
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Posted March 8, 2024

Help! I Can’t get a Bank Loan to Buy a House!

One route to home ownership for people who aren’t “credit worthy” to get a bank loan, is buying a house on a contract for deed. A Contract for Deed (Real Estate Purchase [...]

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 Understanding Quitclaim Deeds, Warranty Deeds, and Mortgages in Real Estate Transactions
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Posted March 8, 2024

Understanding Quitclaim Deeds, Warranty Deeds, and Mortgages in Real Estate Transactions

In the realm of real estate transactions, several legal documents play pivotal roles in facilitating property transfers and securing financial interests. Among these, quitclaim deeds, warranty [...]

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 Understanding Probate: What You Need to Know
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Posted March 8, 2024

Understanding Probate: What You Need to Know

Understanding Probate: What You Need to Know Probate is a legal process that occurs after someone dies, involving the distribution of their assets and settling their debts under court [...]

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 Building Bridges – Family Mediation
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Posted March 8, 2024

Building Bridges – Family Mediation

At Rebecca Blakeslee Law Office, we understand that conflicts within families can be challenging and emotionally draining. That’s why Rebecca is here to help you as you attempt to navigate [...]

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 Living Trusts and Wills and Powers of Attorney, Oh My!
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Posted February 28, 2024

Living Trusts and Wills and Powers of Attorney, Oh My!

The most common form of estate planning is Wills and Powers of Attorney.  A will is a very handy document that specifies how you want all your possessions and assets to be divided after you pass [...]

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 Client’s Gun Rights Restored by Illinois Supreme Court (2020)
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Posted January 29, 2020

Client’s Gun Rights Restored by Illinois Supreme Court (2020)

In 2020 the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in Shawna Johnson vs. Illinois State Police, allowing a person who had an old misdemeanor battery conviction (considered a “domestic” under [...]

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 A Replevin Fairy Tale
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By Rebecca Blakeslee
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Posted December 18, 2018

A Replevin Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, there was a lonely man named Joe, who was long ago divorced, and a lonely woman named Phoebe, who was very recently divorced. Joe lent Phoebe some furniture which she refused to [...]

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 A quick look at Illinois Family Laws
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By Rebecca Blakeslee
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Posted June 14, 2018

A quick look at Illinois Family Laws

Illinois is an “irreconcilable differences” divorce state.   We no longer have custody and visitation for the most part. It’s called “Parenting Time” now.  Child [...]

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 Mediation in Divorce (and Parentage) Cases
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By Rebecca Blakeslee
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Posted January 31, 2018

Mediation in Divorce (and Parentage) Cases

Mediation is generally required in family cases in Illinois. Unless there is a good reason for a judge not to refer a case to mediation, (such as domestic abuse) any family case in which the [...]

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