Will I need to probate my husbands will if the only real estate we own is a Timeshare (which is joint tenancy)?

Ownership of an asset held in joint tenancy passes to the surviving joint tenant(s) immediately upon the death of a joint tenant. The time share,...

Wrongly reported debt, and collector will not give written promise to remove - do I have enough proof if they don't perform?

Take the representative at her word. Pay the bill. Contest the adverse report directly with the credit reporting agencies - you can do this...

Do I have to pay this late fee since I paid the bill in full before I received her collection letter?

It seems that you have done just about everything you were obligated to do. Still, there is a reason why you received the letter demanding the...

What are my options in trying to collect an out of state debt and is it worth it to try and collect it?

If this 'reorganization' involves the bankruptcy court, check with that court to see if you are scheduled (listed) as a creditor. If you, then...

Because your apartment is in Chicago there is a very good chance that you can have an outcome that you will be happy with. But to get that outcome...

How do I ask the court to vacate an installment payment plan, and how is the defendant notified?

To answer the second question first, the notice requirements for a motion are, in general, easier to meet. As to your installment plan, the...

Will i go to jail for not appearing in court the first time when i never got a notice? for a loan i didn't take out?

In Ill. we don't have a 'failure to appear in court order'. Did you get a summons? Notice of Default? Citation to Discover Assets? Rule to...

Why doesn't a power of attorney work? I have medical as well. Do i need a guardianship? What are my options?

Your situation has too many variables to be answered in this forum. Gather the paperwork and go see a qualified local attorney.

Do I need an attorney to create a spendthrift trust? Can I transfer a business and its banking & investment accounts into it?

Technically, you do not have to have an attorney to create a spendthrift trust, or write your will, or buy or sell your home, of form an LLC, etc. ...

What, if any, are my duties & responsibilities toward her under these circumstances?

Your duties and responsibilities toward your cousin depend on whether the power(s) of attorney have been revoked or not. If they have been...