ESTATE PLANNING BLOG

Bradford Miller Law, P.C. focuses on real estate law, landlord tenant law and estate planning. This is the estate planning blog. If you are interested in reading about landlord tenant law, visit that blog at http://chicagoltlaw.blogspot.com/. If you are interested in real estate law, visit http://chicagorealestatelawyers.blogspot.com/. The law firm's main website is www.bradfordmillerlaw.com.



This blog will focus on estate planning. If you are in need of an estate plan, call Attorney Bradford Miller at 312-238-9298 for a free consultation. Located at 10 S. LaSalle, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60603.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

New and improved website!


Bradford Miller Law, PC has revised its website to include even more information on short sales, real estate transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, building code violations, and estate planning.  Visit the new site at www.bradfordmillerlaw.com!

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, PC, 134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040, Chicago, IL 60602.  Bradford Miller Law, PC offers free legal representation for homeowners going through a short sale.  For a free short sale consultation, call 312-238-9298.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

How you hold property makes a difference for estate planning

Joint tenancy, tenancy in common, and tenancy by the entirety are all ways to hold property in Illinois. When you hold property via tenancy in common with another person, upon the death of one of the co-owners, that share becomes part of the deceased coowner’s estate rather than passing to the other co-owners. That can make a BIG difference! In other words, a committed couple who own property together can run into problems when one of them passes away if the property is held via tenancy in common.

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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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Who has to pay federal estate taxes?

When you pass away, if the net value of your estate is more than $5 million (2012), the tax rate is 35%. If Congress does not act before the end of 2012, the exemption in 2013 will be $1 million and the top tax rate will be 55%.


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

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

Key words: Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Chicago estate planning attorney, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago building code violations, short sale attorney Chicago. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Picasso was no genius when it came to estate planning

Picasso died without a will which caused many problems after his death. Dont follow his lead! A simple estate plan can cost as little as $500 and can prevent major problems upon your death. If you are interested in having an estate plan done, feel free to contact my office to set up 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

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

Key words: Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Chicago estate planning attorney, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago building code violations, short sale attorney Chicago. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Land Trusts and Estate Planning

One of the most popular features of a land trust is avoiding probate. When the beneficial owner names a contingent beneficiary, the property will pass to the contingent beneficiary outside the court-monitored probate process. This will avoid the costs and time associated with 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

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

Key words: Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Chicago estate planning attorney, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago building code violations, short sale attorney Chicago. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.

Monday, January 2, 2012

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.

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

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

Key words: Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Chicago estate planning attorney, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago building code violations, short sale attorney Chicago. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.