Real Estate Law

The mission of ISBA Real Estate Law Section

to enhance the ability of general practitioners and those concentrating in real estate law by promoting communication among lawyers statewide;
to disseminate information on current developments in real estate law and practice;
to participate in continuing legal education programs in the real estate law area;
to review and promote legislation and procedural changes affecting real estate law and practice;
to educate the lay public in the rights and procedures connected with the purchase, leasing and ownership of real estate; and
to cooperate with other groups of professionals and business persons in the real estate area, such as real estate brokers, commercial and bar-related insurance companies, and lenders.

Recent Related Cases

Tax Deeds
In re Application of the County Treasurer

Foreclosures
Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. v. Rahman

Real Property
J&A Cantore, LP v. The Village of Villa Park

Real Estate Contract
Kuykendall v. Schneidewind

Mechanic's Liens
Lake County Grading Company, LLC v. Forever Construction, Inc.

The Transactional discussion group is available to section members via the My Discussions Groups page.
Useful links
Sample Transfer on Death Instrument forms, provided by ISBA member Katherine A. Chamberlain.
- Transfer on Death Instrument
- Transfer on Death Instrument Revocation

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