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Corrective Deeds: When Will Illinois Courts Reform a Deed in Illinois?

11/21/2011 - 9:11am
by Patrick Hicks, ATG Law Clerk Introduction A deed for the conveyance of land is a simple instrument in Illinois. There are only four elements required to have a valid deed: the name of a grantor...

Recording Requirements Strictly Enforced

11/21/2011 - 9:07am
Please note that recorder’s offices around the State of Illinois are more closely enforcing requirements to record a document. Be sure your recordable documents meet all requirements to avoid...

Transactions with Allied Home Mortgage Corporation et al.

11/14/2011 - 10:29am
Effective Immediately You may experience funding irregularities and/or delayed or canceled closings with respect to the following entities:Allied Home Mortgage Corporation Allied Home Mortgage...

Thanksgiving Holiday - ATG Closed

11/02/2011 - 4:40pm
Thanksgiving Holiday - all ATG and Subsidiary Offices closed

Adverse Possession

10/31/2011 - 9:28am
Originally published in the November 2004 issue of the ATG concept. ATG is generally reluctant to insure property where the only basis for ownership interest is through adverse possession. Adverse...

In re Pisula

10/17/2011 - 9:58am
In re Pisula, 09 CH 13 (ARDC Hearing Board, May 16, 2011), M R 24722 (Ill S Ct, Sept. 26, 2011). Search the IARDC site for the Opinion. Facts: Joseph Pisula is an Illinois attorney who from 1989 to...

Title Agents and Rule 1.15

10/17/2011 - 9:52am
Just last month, the Illinois Supreme Court revised Rule 1.15 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, causing real estate attorneys to re-consider the setup and maintenance of their closing...

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