Welcome

  

 Tom Radek received a Juris Doctor degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated Cum Laude, and was a member of the John Marshall Law Review. Prior to law school, Tom attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign majoring in American Colonial History. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors.
 

Tom spent the first four years of his legal career as a Chicago litigator defending insurance companies. In 1996, he went back to his Northwest Suburban roots and opened his own firm specializing in the area of law that he loves, real estate. Tom has helped thousands of families with their pursuit of the American dream, purchasing a home. In addition to assisting his clients with the purchase and sale of their home, Tom also helps those same clients with the safeguarding of their assets by drafting their Wills and Trusts.
 

Tom is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the Cary Chamber of Commerce, the Cary Referral network, among many other organizations and charities. He also acts as an Arbitrator for the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration System.
 

     

 

CONTACT US:

Tel: 847-969-0096
Fax: 847-413-1247
Email: tradeklaw@att.net

Real Estate Services

  

CONTACT US:

Tel: 847-969-0096
Fax: 847-413-1247
Email: tradeklaw@att.net

SELLER SERVICES
 

Our office specializes in real estate conveyancing. We are prepared to represent you in the sale of your real estate and to make the entire process easy and enjoyable for you.

We offer reasonable fees and give you the comfort you need to proceed confidently toward the sale of your home, as well as, the purchase of any new real estate. Some of the services we provide when representing sellers are:

  • Review of any agreement with a real estate broker or assistance in deciding whether you should sell the      property yourself.
  • Negotiate and prepare the offer to purchase and purchase and sale agreement to protect your interests and concerns.
  • Resolve issues which may arise during the pendency of your sale.
  • Explain the mortgage process and assist you in understanding just what your buyer’s lender’s      requirements mean to you.
  • Assist you in resolving and clearing any issues that may be found in the examination of your property’s title.
  • Prepare the deed from you to your buyer.
  • Assist in the coordination of the closing and represent you at the closing, review all closing documents and explain their meaning and significance to you.
  • Answer questions you might have and resolve disputes that may arise at any time during the closing process.

BUYER SERVICES
 

If this is your first home purchase, or perhaps you haven’t purchased a new home in a while, the process may seem confusing. We hope that our office can make the entire purchase process easy and enjoyable for you.

Some of the services we provide when representing buyers are:

  • Negotiate and prepare the offer to purchase and purchase and sale agreement to protect your interests and concerns.
  • Resolve issues which may arise during the pendency of your purchase and assist you if you are selling      real estate to purchase your new home.
  • Explain the mortgage process and assist you in understanding just what the lender's commitment letter says.
  • Assist in the coordination of  the closing and represent you at the closing, review all closing documents and explain their meaning and significance to you.
  • Answer questions you might have and resolve disputes that may arise at any time during the closing process.

CALL Tom Radek, Attorney at Law, 847.969.0096 if you have any questons regarding real estate, or if you would like Mr. Radek to review a contract for the sale or purchase of a home. 

Wills & Trusts

  

Creating Wills to Distribute Assets and Manage Debts


A will, also known as a last will and testament, is a document that provides instructions for the distribution of assets and personal property. The contents of a will often depend upon an individual's life circumstances. For example, young parents may want to incorporate provisions for protecting their children and leave all of their assets to a children's trust. Older adults may wish to leave assets to their children and/or favored charity.

Tom Radek handles all aspects of creating a will, from discussing financial issues with clients to drafting the document itself. Rest assured, he will make sure your wishes and interests are fully honored.


Living Wills and Healthcare Powers of Attorney

Unlike traditional wills, living wills provide instructions during a person's lifetime. Living wills provide clear instructions regarding life support in the event of a tragic injury or illness. They are often used in conjunction with healthcare powers of attorney, which provide legal authority to a trusted individual to make other important health care decisions in the event that someone becomes unable to make these decisions alone.

Creating Trusts to Serve Your Family's Needs

A trust is an important tool for anyone who wants to protect and manage their assets for future generations or other designated beneficiaries. It can be the principal component of your overall estate planning package, or serve as a separate tool when preparing for nursing home expenses and other elderly care needs.

Attorney Radek can talk to you about the benefits of establishing a trust. The benefits of setting up a trust include:

  • Providing a secure way to protect and preserve assets for future generations
  • Allowing you to keep your monetary funds and other assets while avoiding estate taxes
  • Allowing you to set aside funds for a disabled child without compromising government benefits
  • Avoiding the cost, time and hassle of probate court

To learn more about the benefits of trusts and whether establishing one is right for you, call Tom Radek, Attorney at Law, at 847-969-0096. From his offices in Cary, Mr. Radek serves clients in McHenry County, DuPage County, Will County, Kane County, Cook County, and throughout Illinois.


Two Types of Powers of Attorney

The two types of powers of attorney are:

  • Powers of attorney for health care: When you give someone power of attorney over your health care, you are giving them the authority to make health care decisions on your      behalf. These types of decisions can involve medication, treatment,      nursing home care, surgeries, doctor's visits and other matters.
  • Powers of attorney for property: When you give someone power of attorney over your property, you      are giving them authority to make financial decisions on your behalf. The affairs this person might handle include your bank accounts, paying your      bills or engaging in a real estate transaction.


Choosing Your Agent for Powers of Attorney

It is very important that you name a person you trust to act as your agent. Attorney Radek can help you explore your options regarding who to choose and talk through the decision with you. You can choose one person to serve as both health care and property power of attorney, or you can choose a different person for each type.

Mr. Radek encourages you to talk to your family about who you have chosen. It is critical that you choose someone who can honor your wishes. If you have any questions about this process, Mr. Radek is happy to offer his guidance.


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