What We Do – Multi Faceted Real Estate, Litigation, Probate, Estate Planning and Bankruptcy Law Firm
Our practice is built around the legal challenges Illinois residents and property owners face most — covering seven areas of Illinois law under one roof.
Foreclosure
Receiving a foreclosure of summons is not the end. Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state - under 735 ILCS 5/15–1405; your lender cannot take your home without filing a lawsuit and obtaining a court judgment. That process takes time, and that time is protected by specific statutory rights you can only use if you act.
Read more ->Wills & Estate
Your assets took years to build. The right plan ensures they go where you intend — without unnecessary delays, disputes, or tax exposure. We draft wills, establish revocable and irrevocable trusts, set up powers of attorney, and structure plans for individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients with complex holdings.
Read more ->Trusts in Illinois
A trust is one of the most versatile and powerful tools in estate planning - and one of the most misunderstood. Whether your goal is to avoid probate, protect assets for a child with special needs, minimize estate taxes, shield property from creditors, or simply maintain privacy and control over how your wealth is distributed, a properly structured trust can accomplish what a will alone cannot. At Citizens Law Group, we draft, administer, and litigate trust matters for Illinois individuals, families, and trustees.
Read more ->Short Sale
When holding a distressed property is no longer the right path, we negotiate directly with lenders to secure short sale approvals with full deficiency waivers and deed-in-lieu agreements with relocation assistance — so the unpaid balance does not follow you after the sale.
Read more ->Selling a Home
From contract review during the Illinois attorney review period to title searches, defect resolution, and closing — we protect buyers and sellers at every step. One missed clause or undisclosed title issue can cost far more than legal fees. We catch those problems before they become yours.
Read more ->Buying a Home
From contract review during the Illinois attorney review period to title searches, defect resolution, and closing — we protect buyers and sellers at every step. One missed clause or undisclosed title issue can cost far more than legal fees. We catch those problems before they become yours.
Read more ->Probate in Illinois
When a loved one passes and probate is required, we guide families through the full process — filing court petitions, managing creditor notices, inventorying assets, and distributing the estate — so you can focus on what matters rather than court paperwork.
Read more ->Partition Actions
When co-owners of a property disagree — one wants to sell, another refuses — Illinois law provides a legal remedy. We file partition actions to compel a court-ordered sale and equitable division of proceeds when negotiation has broken down.
Read more ->Declaratory Judgment
When parties dispute property rights — ownership claims, easements, title ambiguities, or a lender’s right to foreclose — a declaratory judgment action asks an Illinois court to formally resolve the question before the situation escalates. We file and defend these actions in Illinois courts.
Read more ->Protecting Your Investment
Illinois investors need the right legal structure to protect every deal. We form LLCs and land trusts, draft co-ownership agreements, coordinate 1031 exchanges, and review investment contracts — building the legal foundation that keeps your portfolio secure from day one.
Read more ->Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
When debt becomes unmanageable, federal bankruptcy law provides a legal path to relief — stopping creditor calls, halting foreclosure proceedings, and giving you a structured way forward. We represent individuals and families filing under Chapter 7 (liquidation), Chapter 13 (wage-earner repayment plan), and Chapter 20 (a strategic combination of both) — helping you protect your home, discharge eligible debts, and rebuild on solid ground.
Read more ->Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
When debt becomes unmanageable, federal bankruptcy law provides a legal path to relief — stopping creditor calls, halting foreclosure proceedings, and giving you a structured way forward. We represent individuals and families filing under Chapter 7 (liquidation), Chapter 13 (wage-earner repayment plan), and Chapter 20 (a strategic combination of both) — helping you protect your home, discharge eligible debts, and rebuild on solid ground.
Read more ->Chapter 20 Bankruptcy
When debt becomes unmanageable, federal bankruptcy law provides a legal path to relief — stopping creditor calls, halting foreclosure proceedings, and giving you a structured way forward. We represent individuals and families filing under Chapter 7 (liquidation), Chapter 13 (wage-earner repayment plan), and Chapter 20 (a strategic combination of both) — helping you protect your home, discharge eligible debts, and rebuild on solid ground.
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