In this article, we will explain the torts of tortious interference with an expectancy of inheritance and fraudulent inducement, two common causes of action in Illinois probate litigation. In the context of Illinois probate disputes, both causes of action are brought against individuals who wrongfully deprive the plaintiff of his or her inheritance. We will discuss the elements of each cause of action in Illinois and how they interact with Illinois will contests.
A lawsuit is initiated in Illinois when the Plaintiff files a document called a Complaint, stating a cause of action which would entitle the plaintiff from relief from the court, and requesting damages or other relief from the court. The complaint lays out the relevant allegations in the case that would entitle the plaintiff to a claim against the defendant.
When you sign a contract for the purchase or sale of residential real estate, you will typically have 5 days to review the contract with your attorney in order for your attorney to modify its terms. Check out our previous article, Attorney Modification of Residential Real Estate Contracts, for more on this topic. In this article, we will discuss the top 5 things you should be on the look out for when reviewing the contract with your real estate attorney.
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If you are a realtor giving your client an opinion as to the value that his or her property will sell for or the time that it will be on the market, be careful. You may be at risk for consumer fraud (click here for an overview of consumer fraud law).
One of the most common price structures is for the owner to pay the contractor the cost of work plus the contractor’s fee. Often, in a “cost-plus-fee” contract, the contractor’s fee is calculated as a certain percentage of the actual costs associated with the work, including labor, materials, storage, and transportation. A common way to mitigate the owner’s risk and provide a level of certainty as to the cost of the project is for the contractor to set a guaranteed maximum price.
There are three general categories of intellectual property that can be protected under U.S. law: Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents.Trademarks protect a business' name, logo, or slogan from use by other businesses. Patents protect a discovery, invention, or idea. Copyrights protect original works of authorship such as writings, photos, music, movies, software, and architecture.
Make a consultation reservation online using our online scheduling tool.
Make a consultation reservation online using our online scheduling tool.
Our team of friendly professionals are standing by to take your call now at (630)324-6666.
Our team of friendly professionals are standing by to take your call now at (563) 503-6910.
If you are a realtor giving your client an opinion as to the value that his or her property will sell for or the time that it will be on the market, be careful. You may be at risk for consumer fraud (click here for an overview of consumer fraud law).
One of the most common price structures is for the owner to pay the contractor the cost of work plus the contractor’s fee. Often, in a “cost-plus-fee” contract, the contractor’s fee is calculated as a certain percentage of the actual costs associated with the work, including labor, materials, storage, and transportation. A common way to mitigate the owner’s risk and provide a level of certainty as to the cost of the project is for the contractor to set a guaranteed maximum price.
There are three general categories of intellectual property that can be protected under U.S. law: Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents.Trademarks protect a business' name, logo, or slogan from use by other businesses. Patents protect a discovery, invention, or idea. Copyrights protect original works of authorship such as writings, photos, music, movies, software, and architecture.
If you are a realtor giving your client an opinion as to the value that his or her property will sell for or the time that it will be on the market, be careful. You may be at risk for consumer fraud (click here for an overview of consumer fraud law).
One of the most common price structures is for the owner to pay the contractor the cost of work plus the contractor’s fee. Often, in a “cost-plus-fee” contract, the contractor’s fee is calculated as a certain percentage of the actual costs associated with the work, including labor, materials, storage, and transportation. A common way to mitigate the owner’s risk and provide a level of certainty as to the cost of the project is for the contractor to set a guaranteed maximum price.
There are three general categories of intellectual property that can be protected under U.S. law: Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents.Trademarks protect a business' name, logo, or slogan from use by other businesses. Patents protect a discovery, invention, or idea. Copyrights protect original works of authorship such as writings, photos, music, movies, software, and architecture.
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