The Next Level

Legacy Wealth & Estate Planning

Join us for an educational overview on how to protect your assets, look after your family in the event of incapacity or death, and learn about basic asset protection tools that will provide you with ease of mind knowing that your loved ones will not be burdened with unnecessary expenses, probate court proceedings or additional delays when it matters most.

This workshop will cover the basics of legacy wealth and estate planning. You will learn the importance of:

Identifying goals and needs for your family
Executor and Trustee responsibilities
Estate planning strategies
Last will, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, (financial and healthcare), and Advance directives
Avoiding Probate with TODIs, Joint Ownership, and Land Trusts
Protecting your Small Business

Are You Ready to be a Landlord?

This two-part series will highlight key things to know about what it takes to be a landlord, and if that is something you are ready for. Part one will cover an overview of what you need to know about being a landlord and the financing of buying a 2-4 unit building. Part two will cover what it takes to run your business and all of the legal information you need to know. Presented by Erica Myles from Community Investment Corporation and Desiree Rideaux, Community and Economic Development expert.

Owner-Occupant Landlord Training

NHS Chicago and CIC are now offering an online Micro-Learning Owner-Occupant Landlord Training course to help you navigate the complexities of the rental industry. This three-hour training session will provide the necessary information to ensure you follow all tenant screening, owner and tenant rights and responsibilities, Landlord-Tenant relationships, and fair housing laws and regulations. You’ll also gain insight into the recommended measures to avoid common rental headaches – perfect for newcomers unfamiliar with the rental industry.