RESOURCES

GENERAL INFORMATION

Illinois State Bar Association
Contains a general overview of various areas of the law, written with the general public in mind.

ESTATE PLANNING

American Bar Association
Provides answers to frequently asked questions related to probate and estate planning.

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
This is a good source of general information on estate planning and estate planning techniques.

The Illinois Probate Act
The full text of the statute that governs the administration of a decedent’s estate in the State of Illinois.

REAL ESTATE

American Bar Association
Provides answers to frequently asked questions related to real estate.

Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association
Addresses the question of why you should retain an attorney to represent you at a real estate closing.

Attorney’s Title Guaranty Fund
This site provides a good resource to the public regarding information related to title insurance and real estate transactions in general.

Chicago Title Insurance Company
Information for both buyers and sellers of real estate, including information on mortgages and a description of closing costs.

BUSINESS LAW

State of Illinois Business Portal
Information related to starting, running or changing a business within the State of Illinois.

Illinois Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Contains information and forms necessary to incorporate and operate the various types of Illinois business entities.

Small Business Administration
Helpful information on numerous issues related to operating a business, including how to apply for a loan guaranteed by the SBA.