As the other attorneys have indicated, someone who lacks mental capacity cannot grant a power of attorney to someone else. Now that your mother...

I was sold a blacklisted phone for $420 through a Craigslist ad.

I agree with the other attorneys' responses. Be sure to tell the police you suspect this person has another ad posted on Craigslist and maybe that...

Is an individual immune to publication of private facts in Illinois when testifying in court through oral or written methods?

You have received 2 conflicting answers and either one might be correct depending on the actual facts and how this plays out in court. My thoughts...

Am I protected from losing a lot from yhis Trust issue.

with The Declaration of Trust document will determine who is responsible for upkeep on a house owned by the trust. I would strongly recommend that...

Can my spouse's daughter override my power of attorney which was done three days before hers?

I agree that most powers of attorney contain a provision which revokes all others, making the most recent one the operative document. In...

If your not married how can you find out about a person who passed away, financial situation?

I am so sorry for your loss. I agree with Attorney Durr's comments and would add that you can go to the Probate Court where your fiancé resided...

Re: Transfer on Death titling of real estate in Illinois , is this working out, or is it frought with problems?

I agree with everything my colleagues have said and would add that yes, it does in fact work. It seems that there are certain circumstances under...

Is will valid if signed with wrong middle initial?

The will is "valid" unless someone challenges its invalidity. It is not automatically "invalid" due to the wrong initial. If everyone who is...

If 1 of the beneficiarys of a rev trust is sued or going thru bankruptcy, can the assets of the trust be held up for the others?

Your question is a little confusing. When someone who had a revocable living trust dies, the trust usually becomes irrevocable and the trust...

Can a house that im a heir of be sold without my permission and how do i get access to the house?

Your case is very fact-specific and there are a lot of unanswered questions that need to be explored before much guidance can be provided to you on...