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Lauren Jackson

Lauren Jackson

Law Offices of Lauren E. Jackson
  • Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, Probate
  • Illinois
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Biography

Lauren Jackson focuses her practice primarily in the areas of real estate and estate planning, although her background includes probate, contracts, corporate formation and business succession planning. Lauren’s unintimidating, caring approach has garnered her a respectable reputation all over Northern Illinois. With her dedication for efficient cost effective services, you will learn that with Lauren on your side you have a reachable attorney with your best intentions in mind. Lauren prides herself on quality work over quantity and it has proved she is a success based on past customer positive reviews. Lauren eagerly represents individuals in the buying, selling, or leasing residential or commercial real estate processes as well as individuals trying to make the transfer of their assets upon their death simpler and easier on their loved ones. Lauren began her career clerking for Konicek & Dillon in St. Charles, IL assisting the attorneys with research, drafting petitions, motions and orders for the firm’s representation of its clients in insurance defense matters. Upon graduation from law school, Lauren worked as an associate at Lavelle Law, Ltd. Located in Palatine, IL. There she obtained experience in many areas of the including estate planning, business succession planning, probate, collections and all kinds of real estate transactions. Lauren earned her B.A. from Northern Illinois University in 1999 with an emphasis in journalism. She went on to attend the law program at Northern Illinois University and became licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois in 2003. Lauren is an active member of the Kane County Bar Association (http://www.kanecountybar.org/), the Elgin Downtown Neighborhood Association (http://www.downtownelgin.com), Chicago Repertory Ballet Board Member (http://www.chicagorepertoryballet.com) and the First Congregational Church of Elgin (http://www.fcc-elgin.org/).

Education
Northern Illinois University
J.D. (2002) | Journalism - Bachelor of Arts
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Professional Experience
Owner / Attorney
Law Offices of Lauren E. Jackson
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Current position
Publications
Articles & Publications
Whose debt is it anyway? Can you be held responsible for your parents’ debt?
LJ Law Blog
What to consider when choosing a guardian for your child?
LJ Law
Is an executor of an estate entitled to compensation?
LJ Law Blog
Don’t wait until it’s too late….draft your estate plan
LJ Law Blog
When is the money in your retirement accounts in jeopardy?
LJ Law Blog
How to find out if you’ve been named a beneficiary in a revocable trust?
LJ Law Blog
Why choosing a local law practice over a web-based platform for your estate plan is the smart choice?
LEJ Law
Who is in charge of an estate when there is no will?
LJ Law Blog
Should you put your real estate investment properties in a LLC (Limited Liability Company)?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
How do I remove a person from the title of the house?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What to ask your financial advisor?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Can you buy and sell a home in the same day?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
A college incentive provision, when to use it
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Family Matters: Top three scenarios when real estate is left to multiple beneficiaries.
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A guide to the probate process in Illinois
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Do you need to worry about your digital assets when you die?
LJ Law Blog
How to fund your revocable trust?
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Myths We Tell Ourselves about Estate Planning
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Winning a Homebuyer Bidding War
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Is a 'Zestimate' of your home accurate?
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Common Estate Planning Myths
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What is the best way to leave assets to minor children?
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The Importance to You and Your Family of Having an Estate Plan
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How to Own Your Real Estate
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Wealth Transfer Strategies to Consider in an Election Year
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Thirteen Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know
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What is the Medicaid look-back period?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Term life insurance or Whole life insurance, which one is best?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
How should you list beneficiaries on your financial accounts?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Can you cancel a real estate contract once signed?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
To Halve or to Hold? Joint vs Separate Trust Planning for Married Couples
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Newlyweds and the Uncomfortable Conversation of Estate Planning
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Seniors!!! What is the biggest disadvantage of moving your house into a trust?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What type of real estate deed should you use?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
How can a real estate attorney save you on your home sale?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What does an executor of an estate do?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What is included in a home inspection report?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Estate Planning for families who have children with special needs
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
The Power of a Power of Attorney for Property
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How to find out if a probate case has been opened?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What happens to a house when the owner dies and their are no heirs?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What is a real estate transfer stamp?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What are the top qualities of a good executor?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What are the requirements for a will to be valid?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What is included in closing costs?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Who pays for the survey when buying a house?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What can be done if the buyer of a house keeps delaying the closing?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Ask a lawyer: What are your rights as a beneficiary?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
What happens to my mom's bank account since she didn't have any beneficiaries listed?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
The legacy challenge... Can you pass it?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Are you responsible for your parents' debt?
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Speaking Engagements
Financial & Estate Planning Workshop, The Center of Elgin, Illinois
The workshop will be a comprehensive two-hour presentation covering everything from financial planning in retirement through common estate planning techniques.
Awards
Client's Choice
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Client's Choice Award
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Top 3 Best Real Estate Lawyer in Elgin
Three Best Rated
Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois  # 6279402
Member
Current
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Kane County Bar Association LRS
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Area
  • Business Succession Planning
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Personal Website
Blog
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Blog
What on your real estate inspection report can you ask a seller to fix?
Contact & Map
Law Offices of Lauren E. Jackson
1218 E. Main Street
Suite B
St. Charles, IL 60174
Telephone: (847) 714-2866
Fax: (224) 856-5705
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Law Offices of Lauren E. Jackson
2001 Larkin Ave. Suite 202
Elgin, IL 60123
Telephone: (847) 714-2866
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed