FinCEN BOI Ping-Pong, March 21st Edition!
The BOI is on again, off again, on again, off again! The latest update (Full new release from FinCEN) removes the requirement for US companies and US persons to report BIO information to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act. FinCEN has revised the definition of a “reporting company” to foreign entities that do business in
Protecting Your Home Against Real Estate Fraud
We’ve seen and heard many different ways in which fraudsters are attempting to gain ownership of homes. A new MoneyWise Article expands on what we at Bernicky Law Firm have been helping our clients keep an eye on for years. What Homeowners need to know: Turn on alerts for your property, through your attorney, the
Cook County Property Taxes due Tuesday March 4th, 2025 (1st installment of 2024)
Tuesday March 4th, 2025: This is the deadline for properties in Cook County to pay their 1st installment of their 2024; failure can result in penalties and the risk being sold to a 3rd party through a tax sale. Check your taxes on the Cook County Treasurers Website; online payments can be made Here. Even
The Housing Market is Heating up Post-Election!
Per Chicago Agent Magazine, the housing market is headed for an uptick, with requests for home tours and listing appointments going up 15% and rate locks more than double from last month. Their survey shows 22% of US residents are more likely to consider moving now that the election is over. The team at Bernicky
Legally Speaking Spring 2024
How well do you know real estate law? James Bernicky sits down with host Paige Ronchetti to test her knowledge with a new edition of Legally Speaking: Truth or Myth? If my friend/relative and I agree on a price, I can just sign it over to him, and he will write me a check MYTH!
Legally Speaking- Summer 2023 (Business Questions)
From starting a business to addressing ongoing legal issues in business, it’s important for business owners to have an attorney in in the loop. In this summer edition of 630 Naperville’s Legally Speaking, James Bernicky discussed the importance of being proactive, not reactive with your business. Do I need an attorney to start my business?
Cook County Property Tax Bills will be late, AGAIN!
2023 Cook County Property Tax Bills will be late AGAIN! This can affect anyone who is or has bought or sold property in Cook Co this year. Cook Co is notorious for delays in readying tax bills for both residential and commercial properties. This year’s bills are *expected* to be ready on November 1st, due
Annual Shred Event! April 22, 2023 from 10-12 at 111 E. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
It’s that time of year again! AND it’s EARTH DAY! Event is from 10am-12pm @ 111. E. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540-4928 Help clean up your home or office and help save the envionrment with our drive up and drop off shredding event. Special thanks to our co-sponsors, Guild Mortgage/Mark Moulesong, ProShred Security, State Farm
Legally Speaking Spring 2023 Edition: Top Real Estate, Traffic, and Business Legal Questions in Naperville
Original Post on Naperville Community Television 17 (NCTV) From buying or selling a house, to setting up an estate plan, to figuring out what to do if you’re caught speeding … Attorney James Bernicky gets plenty of questions. In this Spring edition of Legally Speaking on 630 Naperville on Naperville Community Television 17 (NCTV), Bernicky discusses
Bernicky Law Firm Serving Pizzas and Smiles at DuPage Pads Interim Housing
Volunteering in and supporting our community is very important to us all here at Bernicky Law Firm. James Bernicky, Kathryn Stapleton, Beth DeGeeter, Jodi Bernicky, and the Kid Crew recently served dinner to 300+ guests at the DuPage Pads interim housing facility. More than 100 of them were incredibly adorable children who enjoyed a pizza