Have a rich Uncle?

Let that rich Uncle or Aunt you know that they can give you up to $11,000 a year via a gift. The federal gift tax laws allow a person to make an unlimited number of gifts of up to $11,000 per year and these gifts do not reduce the unified credit of the person making the gift.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning
134 N. LaSalle, Suite 2250
Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com

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Why do people want to avoid probate?

The major reasons include the costs, time, lack of privacy. There are many expenses involved in Probate administration, including attorney's fees, court fees, executor's fees, accounting fees, etc. Obviously there may be more costs depending on the estate. In Illinois, a probate estate has to be open for at least six months. However it is common to see estates be open for one year or more. The probate estate court files are also matters of public record so there is a definite lack of privacy.

Most people avoid probate by drafting a living trust. If you are interested in an estate plan to avoid probate, call Attorney Bradford Miller for a free consultation.

Published by: Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
10 S. LaSalle, Suite 2920
Chicago, IL 60603
312-238-9298

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Your funeral wishes

Did you know that you can make your funeral wishes known in your estate plan? This can prevent many problems and will help loved ones in an already difficult time. If you do not have an estate plan, give us a call so we can start helping you plan for the future.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning
10 S. LaSalle, Suite 2920
Chicago, IL 60603
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com


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Potential problems of not having an estate plan

There are many potential problems if you don't have an estate plan. Among them include:

- If the deceased is survived by a spouse and children, property will be divided between the surviving spouse and children as provided by state law - NOT ACCORDING TO YOUR WISHES

- Conflicts can occur as to who should administer the estate

- Your assets are not being distributed as you would have desired

-Possible estate taxes

A simple estate plan can cost as little as $600 but can make a huge difference later. Call our office for a free consultation.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning
134 N. LaSalle, Suite 2250
Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com

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Land trusts in conjunction with estate planning

To avoid probate, consider a land trust.  Where the beneficial owner names a contingent beneficiary, the property will avoid probate by passing to the contingent beneficiary.  This arrangement avoids the time and expense of probate.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning
134 N. LaSalle, Suite 2250
Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com

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What is a trust?

A trust is a fiduciary relationship where a trustee holds legal title to specific property and manages, invests, safeguards, and administers the trust assets and income for the benefit of designated beneficiaries, who hold equitable title.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning

134 N. LaSalle, Suite 2250
Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com/

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I need a simple Will drafted for my family

A simple estate plan can cost as little as $500.  Give our office a call for a free consultation.  Call Attorney Bradford Miller at 312-238-9298.

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Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning
134 N. LaSalle, Suite 2250
Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com/
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Who should have a Will?

New parents, the elderly, or people with health problems....while these people should certainly have wills to make sure their wishes are followed, they aren’t the only ones. Wills are essential documents for all adults, and they are relatively inexpensive to draft.  Making decisions about the fate of your assets is important. But putting those wishes into a comprehensive will can be quite simple when you hire Bradford Miller Law, P.C.

Call my office to schedule a free 15-minute consultation about drafting your estate plan.

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Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning
321 N. Clark Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60654
312-238-9298
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Simple Wills - $400

For a limited time, my office is offering a simple Will for only $400.00.

What is a Will?  A Will is an instrument executed with certain formalities, that usually directs the disposition of a person's property at death. It is revocable during the lifetime of the testator (meaning it can be changed or voided) and is only operative at death.

Call my office for a free 15 minute phone consultation about the drafting of your simple Will.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.

Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning
321 N. Clark Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60654
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com/

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Annual gifts

Let that rich Uncle or Aunt you know that they can give you up to $11,000 a year via a gift.  The federal gift tax laws allow a person to make an unlimited number of gifts of up to 11,000 per year and these gifts do not reduce the unified credit of the person making the gift.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning
321 N. Clark Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60654
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com/
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