Money & Debt

Explains the taxes and paperwork involved in selling your car

Explains the maximum amount that a place to exchange currency can charge to deposit a check based on the check's size.

Covers the difference between federal and state laws that affect the validity of gift cards and certificates, as well as what they mean for Illinois residents. Also offers information on fees and scams associated with gift cards.

Your options when a utility claims you owe them money.

Explains when the court might divide retirement accounts between divorcing spouses.

Explains how to get property back that was wrongfully taken or kept.

Victims of violent crimes can get up to $45,000 for some out-of-pocket expenses under the Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Act.

A program to appeal a decision by the Illinois Dept. of Employment Security (IDES) denying you unemployment benefits. Use this program to request a Referee hearing. The form is called a Request for Reconsideration of Claims Adjudicator's Determination.

Explains how to respond to a small claims case if you are the one being sued.

Describes what happens to the property in a storage unit if the rental fee is not payed.

This article explains how a tenant in federally subsidized housing can ask their landlord to lower their rent after losing their job.

Manual on product liability including negligence and warranty theories, parties, defenses, investigation, and more. 2023 edition

Manual on the inner workings of wills, trusts, and guardianship. 2023 edition

Manual on the Consumer Fraud Act including unlawful practices, deceptive practices, and exemptions and inclusions. 2023 edition.

Manual on drafting an estate plan that avoids reductions of potential government benefits for the special needs child. 2024 edition

Defines consumer action and discusses relevant statutes in Illinois governing consumer actions. 2024 edition.

Manual on liens upon tort actions including liens on attorneys, clinical psychologists, physicians, physical therapists. 2022 edition

Manual on mechanics liens including purpose, nature, origin, defenses against contractor's and subcontractor's, and more. 2023 edition

Manual on creation of trust, role of trustee, liability, record-keeping, allocation of principal and income, and more. 2023 edition

A lawyer resource on business and commercial litigation, offering guidance on pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial practice.

Manual on Article 9 Security Interest, default, collateral, equipment leasing, agricultural financing, and more. 2024 edition