Does "administrative" judge have authority to send plaintiff to jail and fine her? Is this a free speech violation?

An "administrative" judge is still a judge and has complete dominion and control over his/her courtroom. If the bailiff announced "all rise" and...

If your aunt is a beneficiary under the trust, then yes, you must provide her with a copy. If she is not a beneficiary of the trust, then you are...

The attorney has a duty to represent the estate in a manner consistent with the best interests of the estate beneficiaries. If filing a paper on...

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If you previously posted a question which did not get answered, and are trying to follow up with this question, your original question is not...

Can some one sure me after he give me full power of attorney over his bank account?

Yes, you can be sued for breach of fiduciary duty if you used the funds in his bank account for anything other than as he directed in the power of...

Following the death of an individual, should a will be brought to the county office by a family member or should an attorney?

It is not necessary that an attorney do this. A family member can do it. The law requires that the will be filed within 30 days of the person's...

In Illinois, must a will be filed in probate? My father (94) died and has a will. His wife (92) is living and is beneficiary.

I am sorry for the loss of your father. Illinois law requires that a person having the will of someone who has passed away must file it with the...

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Is "pre - Probate bad behavior" ( by someone named both "co-executor" and "beneficiary") punishable in Illinois (Cook Co.) ?

Your question is extremely fact-specific and depends on the exact wording of the will as well as the exact history of what has happened and why for...

My brother past away, I am next of kin, I do not think he has a will or any money he was on public aid. He had credit cards and

I am very sorry to hear about your brother. If your brother did not have any creditors (meaning he did not owe anyone any money, including credit...

When step-dad's trust money runs out, will mom be responsible to pay nursing home debt?

I echo my colleagues' answers and would urge you to contact an Elder Law attorney in your area. The way Medicaid looks at "countable" assets is...