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Downloadable resources from Lysinski & Associates P.C.
Practical reference materials for Chicago real estate transactions, Illinois estate planning, and Illinois AI law compliance. Each resource takes 5 minutes to download and a few minutes to review — the kind of thing we wish every client read before signing the contract.
Chicago Closing Costs Worksheet (2026)
A 4-page worksheet showing exactly what buyers and sellers pay at a Chicago closing. Cook County recording fees, transfer-tax stamps, title insurance, attorney fees, prorations.
Download → Estate PlanningIllinois Estate Planning Decision Tree
A 2-page visual decision tree showing when a will is enough, when a TODI makes sense, when a revocable living trust is appropriate, and when comprehensive asset-protection planning is warranted.
Download → AI LawIllinois HB 3773 AI Compliance Checklist
A 2-page tactical checklist for Illinois employers using AI tools in hiring, evaluation, or termination decisions. AIGP-credentialed analysis (IAPP). Effective January 1, 2026.
Download → Real EstateIllinois Attorney Review Checklist
5 business days. The most important week of your closing. What to track on Day 0, Days 1-5, and at window close. Includes red flags that warrant an immediate attorney call.
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Real EstateSeller Closing Checklist
Pre-listing through post-closing. Every step from listing decision to recorded deed, including IRS form requirements and capital-gains documentation.
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Real EstateBuyer Closing Checklist
Pre-offer through post-closing. Every step from pre-approval to homeowners-exemption filing.
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For BrokersBroker Red-Flag Checklist
Items that should trigger an immediate attorney call rather than broker interpretation. IDFPR-protective. Covers contract, title, inspection, closing, and disclosure red flags.
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Estate PlanningTrust Funding Checklist
What to retitle into your revocable living trust and how. Real estate, brokerage, retirement, business interests, life insurance. What happens if you don't fund.
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Estate PlanningLiving Trust Brochure for Homeowners
Why every Illinois homeowner needs a living trust. The $50,000 probate cliff. The guardianship nightmare. Will-only vs. trust comparison. Real statutes cited.
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Estate PlanningEstate Planning Triggers Checklist
Six triggers that mean you need an estate plan: $50K+ equity, $50K+ down payment, minor children, multiple properties, non-citizen spouse, or business interests. One trigger is enough.
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Real EstatePost-Closing Possession Checklist
When the seller stays after closing. Buyer protections, seller protections, documentation requirements, common problems and prevention.
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