Samuel Tamkin

Payment is required for the removal and reinstall of solar panels when a new roof is needed.

Real Estate Matters: Seniors on fixed income concerned about cost of solar panels, roof replacement

November 16, 2023 at 7:31 p.m.

Q: Five years ago we contracted with a solar panel company to install a system on our house. We now find out we will need a new roof in about...

The whole purpose of a living trust is to set up an arrangement for the transfer of title to the home upon your death and the death of your spouse.

Real Estate Matters: No need to add child to title with trust in place

November 9, 2023 at 10:38 p.m.

Q: Is there any risk, concern or benefit to simply adding a child to title through a quitclaim deed (not replacing homeowner on title, but adding)? This child is the...

What should be a simple task of recording a document requires knowledge about the system and the backup paperwork you' ll need to get the process completed.

Real Estate Matters: Chicago residents puzzled by process of transferring title of home to living trust

November 2, 2023 at 9:24 p.m.

Q: I wanted to record a quitclaim deed to transfer title of our home into our respective living trusts in order to avoid probate. Our plan was to record this...

A good real estate and estate planning attorneys to help sort out issues with trusts and paperwork.

Real Estate Matters: Mom passes before filing paperwork for trust, children split on selling home

October 26, 2023 at 8:14 p.m.

Q: My boyfriend's mother died two years ago. Back in 2007, she added her kids to the deed to the home and created a life estate for herself. Then, about...

The prudent course of action these days is to stay vigilant with your personal finances, credit history, and your homes.

Real Estate Matters: Homeowner seeks reasonable way to protect home ownership after paying off mortgage

October 19, 2023 at 8:26 p.m.

Q: I have paid off the mortgage on my home. But, I am concerned. I have heard that someone can take a loan out against your home without you knowing...

What' s important is making sure you are the sole owner.

Real Estate Matters: Homeowner seeks to remove ex-spouse’s name from mortgage without refinancing loan

October 12, 2023 at 7:33 p.m.

Q: My ex-spouse will sign a quitclaim deed to me on the house we lived in. Will that remove her name from the mortgage? Her name is not on the...

Communication is key, and general reminders can be helpful.

Real Estate Matters: Communication could be the key to preventing unintentional damage caused by aging residents in high-rise

October 5, 2023 at 7:55 p.m.

Q: We live in an upscale condo high-rise building. We have a sizable group of aging residents who cause damage to surrounding units and common areas. Sometimes they forget to...

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