Matthew A. Quick, Esq.

By Matthew A. Quick
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Welcome to the sixth issue of The Estate—the quarterly note intended to give access to easy-to-understand information and news involving real estate and estate planning.
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By Matthew A. Quick
In light of the recent holding in Dunn v Patterson, Nos. 3-07-0881, & 3-08-0350, estate planning documents that do not allow amendment or revocation except with the drafting attorney’s consent or upon order of court are not void as against public policy. The Court noted that it is reasonable for an [...]

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By Matthew A. Quick
Pursuant to the Illinois Health Care Surrogate Act and the Illinois Power of Attorney Act, to wit, 755 ILCS 45/4-7(a) and 755 ILCS 40/15, respectively, and the Michigan Estates and Protected Individuals Code, to wit, MCL 700.5506, a Power of Attorney delivered to a person’s physician is made part of the person’s [...]

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By Matthew A. Quick
A Letter of Intent is a document prepared by a caretaker of a loved-one with special needs and details his or her past, present and future information. A Letter of Intent can give information and instructions on medical care, personal care, education, religion, recreation, general needs and preferences, and any other [...]

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By Matthew A. Quick
A Trust is a legal arrangement in which legal title of property is given to a person or entity (referred to as the “trustee”) to hold for the use and benefit of another person (referred to as a “beneficiary”). A Trust contains instructions that the trustee is bound to follow in [...]

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