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Attorneys practicing in and around the Chicagoland area. Experienced in the practice areas of Real Estate Law, Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Litigation, Business Law, & Estate Law.

Attorneys At Law - Attorneys practicing in and around the Chicagoland area. Experienced in the practice areas of Real Estate Law, Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Litigation, Business Law, & Estate Law.

Attorney assistance for you…new homeowners

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Attorney help for new homeowners, or those who are on top of updates, comes in the form of your last tips as we exit October. Fausett Law PC is an experienced and respected real estate firm. Our attorney representation extends to all aspects of real estate transactions both commercial and residential. These services include real estate acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing, development, environmental and hazardous waste, and construction.

We represent private individuals, investors, business owners and developers in the acquisition, development, financing, sale, and leasing of real estate. We provide our clients with quality service and advice in a quick and efficient manner.

Buying your first home, or updating an existing one, can feel like an overwhelming experience. Since it’s a large investment, you’ll want to stay on top of what you need. We’ve got some practical items that you could use.

  • Candlewick trimmer: This might go overlooked, but it is very important. Not only could it make a great gift for a new homeowner, but it is also important when it comes to safety.
  • Home journal: If you are a new homeowner, you’ll notice from the purchase process that there was quite a bit of paperwork. That will build up more as your homeowner paperwork accumulates! A journal will keep you organized.
  • Loppers: Yes, that’s right, loppers! If you have a garden, these will be your step up from pruners. They can help trim trees and plants with thicker branches, up to about 2 inches in diameter.
  • More essential tools

The Law Offices of Lora Fausett P.C. provides real estate law services including loan modificationsbuying and selling legal assistanceshort sales and deeds in lieumortgage foreclosure defense, and more.

Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and serving clients in DuPageCookKane, Will, and Kendall Counties.

For Information Call 630-858-0090

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Estate planning in Illinois changed– for you

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Estate planning may seem daunting right now. You might be working from home with the only option of technology to provide workplace connection, you may be experiencing the stress of heading to the office in current times, you may not even have a job at all, or you may be witnessing those around you struggle. However, Illinois has passed a new law to allow virtual estate planning.

Executive Order 2020-14 is called “the Order” and allows notary public and remote witnessing of documents. According to an article in the Daily Herald, “New Illinois law allows virtual estate planning,” these are the highlights:

• Any witnessing required by Illinois law may be completed remotely via two-way audio video technology per the Order’s guidelines.

• The requirement that a person must “appear before” a notary public is satisfied if the notary public conducts the remote notarization via two-way audio video technology provided the notary public is located in Illinois while executing her notarial act.

•The witness and signatory must attest to be physically located in Illinois during the two-way audio-video communication.

•The two-way audio-video recording must be kept for three years by the person signing the document or someone the person signing the document appoints.

With a lot going on, this can hopefully be one way to ease a bit of your burdens. Link to full article below.

The Law Offices of Lora Fausett P.C. provides real estate law services including loan modificationsbuying and selling legal assistanceshort sales and deeds in lieumortgage foreclosure defense, and more.

Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and serving clients in DuPageCookKane, Will, and Kendall Counties.

For Information Call 630-858-0090

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Repeat Client and Referral Discounts

TO OUR VALUED REALTOR PARTNERS:

$50-$100 Discount

It is our pleasure to serve you and your clients!

$50-$100 Off

As a token of our appreciation, we are pleased to provide repeat customers with a $50.00 discount.

In addition, should they refer someone to our office and that person utilizes our services we are happy to provide an additional discount of $100.00 on any future services to the referring client.

 


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The Law Offices of Lora Fausett P.C. provides real estate law services including loan modificationsbuying and selling legal assistanceshort sales and deeds in lieumortgage foreclosure defense, and more.

Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and serving clients in DuPageCookKane, Will, and Kendall Counties.

For Information Call 630-858-0090


 

Cook County Senior Property Tax Exemption and Freeze Application Deadline Extended

Senior Tax Exemption for Chicago Bungalow

Senior Exemption Application Deadline Extended

If you have not applied for your Cook County Senior Property Tax Exemption or Property Tax Freeze Application, there is still time.

The deadline for senior homeowners in Cook County to apply for the senior property tax exemption and senior property tax freeze has been extended to Friday, March 2.

Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios has extended the deadline past the original deadline, previously Friday, March 2.

If you know someone who may be eligible, please let them know. Thousands of eligible homeowners have not renewed their exemptions.

Related post: Real Estate Tax Exemptions Cook County Chicago

 

According to Assessor Joseph Berrios:

Property tax bills Kane & DuPage County“I extended the deadline so all seniors have extra time to return their applications to ensure they receive the expanded exemption savings this year.

It is also important to remember that under Illinois law, seniors are required to reapply annually for both the Senior and Senior Freeze Exemptions.”

Related post: Cook County Assessor Faces Controversy Over Widespread Inequities

 

Many qualifying seniors have not renewed

The assessor’s office said over 270,000 applications were mailed in early January to seniors who received the exemption last year.

Approximately 80,000 seniors who received that notice have not yet renewed their exemptions.

 

Senior Property Tax Freeze Exemption Qualifications

Cook County SealTo qualify for the Senior Freeze Exemption for Tax Year 2017, taxpayers must have:

  • been born prior to or in the year 1952,
  • a total household income of $65,000 or less for [income] Tax Year 2016,
  • owned the property or had a legal, equitable or leasehold interest in the property on January 1, 2016 and January 1, 2017,
  • used the property as a principal place of residence as of January 1, 2016 and January 1, 2017, and
  • been responsible for the payment of 2016 and 2017 property taxes.

 

Download forms

Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption  Application (PDF)

Senior Property Freeze Exemption Application (PDF)

 

For more information, visit http://www.cookcountyassessor.com/ or call the Assessor’s office at 312-443-7550.

 


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The Law Offices of Lora Fausett P.C. provides real estate law services including loan modificationsbuying and selling legal assistanceshort sales and deeds in lieumortgage foreclosure defense, and more.

Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and serving clients in DuPageCookKane, Will, and Kendall Counties.

For Information Call 630-858-0090


 

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Illinois State Tax Lien Registry

Illinois home with tax lien

On January 1, 2018, the new State Tax Lien Registration Act went into effect, changing how state tax liens are filed in Illinois.

The act created a single centralized Illinois State Tax Lien Registry for filing notices of tax liens.

 

What is Statewide Tax Lien Registry?

The Statewide Tax Lien Registry is an online, searchable database of Illinois tax liens filed or released by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The registry documents all active tax liens as of January 1, 2018, and all future lien filings and releases.

Registry Website: Illinois State Tax Lien Registry

IDOR will no longer be recording its liens or releases with local county recorders.  Going forward, IDOR will maintain its own searchable Illinois State Tax Lien Registry and you can no longer search for liens through your county.

 

Illinois State Tax Lien Registry Video

 

How to know if a tax lien has been filed?

Anyone can search the Illinois State Tax Lien Registry. The registry is the only location available to search liens filed by the Illinois Department of Revenue. You will no longer be able to inquire through each individual county.

 

How to access the Illinois Tax Lien Registry?

You can access the registry through the “Lien Registry” link under the “Quick Links” section on the Illinois Department of Revenue website at tax.illinois.gov, or visit this direct link.

 

How do I find a tax lien?

When you are at the Statewide Tax Lien Registry, you can search for a tax lien using multiple forms of search criteria including:

  • Lien ID
  • FEIN
  • Business name
  • Lien filed or released date
  • Taxpayer first and last name
  • Street address
  • Combination of above

Seal of IllinoisSearch results are dependent on how the taxpayer is registered with the department. A general search or using a partial name could provide multiple results.

Search results will appear as a list of liens at the bottom of the screen. If no tax lien appears in the list area, you may want to modify search criteria to assure you have the correct information.

The results row will identify specific information about the lien, such as the date filed and the date released if applicable. For more information on a specific lien, click on the blue “Lien ID” hyperlink. The lien detail will now be visible.

Any questions about the status or the validity of the tax lien must be addressed by the taxpayer. The taxpayer is the only person who may contact the department about the lien. Call by phone at 217-785-5299.

 

Due diligence recommended

Because this tax lien system is new, property owners with existing tax liens before January 1, 2018, should perform due diligence that includes searching both the Illinois State Tax Lien Registry and your county recorder office to ensure all relevant state tax lien information is discovered.

 

Vist the Illinois Statewide Tax Lien Registry

 


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The Law Offices of Lora Fausett P.C. provides real estate law services including buying and sellingshort salesmortgage foreclosure defense and more.

For Information Call 630-858-0090