Will winning a civil court case impact a criminal case regarding the same issues?

The burden of proof in a civil case (preponderance of the evidence) is much lower than the burden of proof in a criminal case (beyond a reasonable...

How does one find out who the lawyer is for the said Will?

I am very sorry for the loss of your father. I take it you want a copy of your father's will. In Illinois, when someone learns they are the...

Probate court

If your mother's money was left in an account that had no specific beneficiary designated for the account, then the money should have passed...

What if a child steals money that was left for all children?

I'm not sure there is enough information here to accurately answer your question. How was the money left? Was it in a bank account in your...

What do I do when a will has been conveniently been lost by a family member who abtaned poa over said parent who had dementia.

I agree with my colleagues and would add that a will would not affect distribution of the money in an account on which you were named a...

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We wrote a pre numptual for a 2nd marriage. Lost the paper. Can we write another after two years of marriage? Same Merritt?

After you are married you can enter into a "post-nuptial" agreement with your spouse regarding title and ownership of property you own now and...

Where can I find information on an attorney suspension in 2007 in Illinois?

Attorney Goldstein has provide excellent guidance and information and I'm not sure there is much more to add. Your question, however, is not...

Where do I obtain a blank will or can a person write there own, sign it and notorize it?

I am so sorry to hear about his man's situation. He can write his own will, but it must contain certain language in it and it must be witnessed by...

Can i file the Will that my grandfather left since its been about 5 yrs and my mother did not do it?

I agree with my colleague. There are too many unanswered questions here to determine if your mother has actually done anything wrong. The first...

My dentist is suing me over a billing error they refused to investigate.

I agree with my colleague. You need to make sure not to miss any filing deadlines or court appearances or your dentist could get a default...