I agree with my colleague, the answer to your question would be in the divorce decree. If you were awarded the property in the divorce decree, it...

My uncle passed away on August 18th, 2012 in Kane County Illinois. I am a heir to his estate along with my 4 siblings.

I am sorry for your loss. There is no standard timeframe for distribution. The time from opening the estate until a distribution and closing...

How do i get a trust account for my brother, for which Ia m trustee, moved to another bank?

I agree with my colleagues and would add that the bank may ask for some sort of proof of trust existence and authority of the trustee. So, be...

Can we be sued....

I agree with my colleague, and would add the short answer is that anyone can be sued for anything at anytime, but the success of a lawsuit is...

If I start a business that is the same business that I have been doing for a company as their employee for 9 years can they hit

Typically, a noncompete clause is a provision in a written contract that has no power or bearing outside of a written agreement. If you did not...

Can you walk away from an accepted offer when water damage has been found after the appraisal and not lose deposit money?

There are situations when you can walk from a deal and get your earnest money back and this may be one of them. Consult an attorney in your area...

What type of lawyer do I need? Property, Real Estate, Landlord??

Certainly contact a real estate attorney in your area. If you can, take advantage of a free consultation! Please let me know if I can help...

Can a Financial Power of Attorney exercise greater authority than a successor trustee?

It seems like you have several details that would benefit from the attention of an attorney through a consultation or representation. Take...

My 93 year old mother has a handwritten will, never filed (live in Illinois) or is it witnessed. Will this be honored?

It is not valid, thus will not be honored, as written. Consult an attorney at your earliest for some direction. I have included some resources...

What's the best option when not paid by employer: labor bureau, small claims court, or suing for breach of contract?

I agree with Atty. Giamanco. I would encourage you to take advantage of a free consultation from an attorney in your area that focuses in contract...