Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

What does waiving homestead rights for an easement mean. Does it mean that the original owner gives up all rights to the easement


Asked on 4/21/16, 7:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Messutta

Usually a spouse who is not on title will "waive homestead" which is like saying I have no claim on the property, because the law implies there may be. This protects the party receiving the easement deed you won't have a claim on the property in the future. But it can apply to various things, so why not have an attorney look at it and make sure.

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Answered on 5/16/16, 10:08 am


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