The Law Offices of Preston Brown Jr, LLC

08/22/2021

Upon a death in the family, there will likely be a number of unpleasant tasks to perform, including filing taxes for deceased loved ones. Because death and taxes are inevitable, there's a good chance...

03/29/2021

I voted in the ISBA election and you should too!

01/22/2021

On Dec. 9 and 10, the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice Rights of Immigrants Committee hosted a two-day policy summit exploring some of the most pressing civil rights issues confronting our nation. In a strategic partnership with the German Marshall Fund, a public policy organization, t...

08/24/2020

If you are interested in learning how to seal and/or expunge your record give my office a call at 773-850-0431.

08/03/2020

The government is advertising that huge amounts of money are available to save our businesses. I recently sat in on a webinar run by a very reputable business consulting group that recommended that attendees get their SBA disaster loan applications in immediately, regardless of the facts or the actual needs of their business — they said we could always modify our applications prior to taking the money. State unemployment websites are actually giving instructions, in writing, on how to mislead and circumvent the system in order to get approved. Don’t take the bait! If you default two years from now, this “good-meaning advice” won’t matter to prosecutors.

Don't let desperation cloud your judgment.

08/01/2019

Estate planning is often neglected even by some black celebrities. But you don't have to be a celebrity to create a will and build generational wealth.

06/18/2019

Questions about wills, trusts or probate? Contact Attorney Preston Brown at 773-850-0431 and schedule a consultation. We are committed to helping Chicagoland residents get access to friendly, affordable and professional legal advice.

Q: I need advice about selling a home held jointly in a trust in my name and my brother’s name. This was my mother’s house originally, and she

04/28/2019

Questions about wills, trusts or probate? Contact Attorney Preston Brown at 773-850-0431 and schedule a consultation. We are committed to helping Chicagoland residents get access to friendly, affordable and professional legal advice.

You can choose between either a will-based or a trust-based estate plan. Your takes on a significantly different role depending on which you choose.

03/01/2018

Let's make a concerted effort to help our seniors from becoming victims of fraud. Take time to sit down and have a conversation with your loved ones about this very important topic. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If you have any questions give us a call at 773-850-0431.

Senior citizens should be especially aware of fraud schemes targeting their lifestyle and savings and follow a series of tips to protect themselves and their family members from fraud.

02/26/2018

Have you or a loved one suffered a personal injury? Need an attorney? Call The Law Offices of Preston Brown Jr., LLC. to speak with a personal injury lawyer today! 773-850-0431.

02/07/2018

Questions about estate planning or probate? Give us a call at 773-850-0431 and schedule a consultation. Let's get it done right the first time.

Estate planning mistakes can be expensive to fix — that is, when they can be fixed at all.

01/27/2018

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