Questions answered by Judith Anne Schening

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I have a friend that has lived w a man for 21 yr. If she leaves is she entitled to 1/2 of the house and what other things would

Judith's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

She is entitled to her property only. If she and the man purchased things together, they have to divide them in the same way that two people who...

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Can a power of attorney be annulled if established using deceptive tactics to obtain signatures?

Judith's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

If the wife signed a power of attorney for property, naming her son as the agent, she had to sign it in front of a witness and a notary public for...

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Cannot get a copy of my car club by-laws from the board. What can I do?

Judith's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

You may need to provide more information to get more answers. For example, is this a hobby-type of club for specific cars? Do you know what type...

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My mom died i have 4 sibling i lived with my mother till her death. she has written on paper that she wanted me to take over

Judith's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

I agree with my colleage, Attorney Goldstein. The "paper" will not serve as a will unless it was signed and witnessed in the manner required by...

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I divorced my ex-husband almost four years ago; we had been married for thirty-eight years. Can I still sue him for alimony?

Judith's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

If you were represented by an attorney during your divorce proceeding 4 years ago, you might consider asking her/him to review the Marital...

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May I claim kids for tax return if it was not mentioned in divorce decree & kids are not in my custody?

Judith's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

I agree with my colleague. The IRS regulations default to the custodial parent in the absence of any court order to the contrary. You might...

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My father passed 7 years ago and the will was never filed with the court - what should we do?

Judith's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

I agree with my colleagues' comments but would like to know why this is a concern if you have thought for 7 years that your father's entire estate...

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Partner in florida prison...his father passed and there is will and inheritance...how do we stay in the loop if no one tells us

Judith's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

I agree with Attorney Frederick that more information is needed. For example, was the deceased father a resident of Florida (despite being...

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My mom died in 2000 w/o a will. She had a home in Chicago worth < $100k. Can me and 3 siblings sell outright,avoid probate?

Judith's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

I agree with my colleagues that it would be best if you could retain an attorney to help you with this situation. I understand your concern about...

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I recently found out that there was a breach in my aunts will . is it to late to find out where missing millions $$ are?

Judith's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

I don't think there is enough information here to adequately answer your question. What do you mean by a "breach" in the will? Was the will...

Judith Anne Schening's Answers (622)

I have a friend that has lived w a man for 21 yr. If she leaves is she entitled to 1/2 of the house and what other things would

Can a power of attorney be annulled if established using deceptive tactics to obtain signatures?

Cannot get a copy of my car club by-laws from the board. What can I do?

My mom died i have 4 sibling i lived with my mother till her death. she has written on paper that she wanted me to take over

I divorced my ex-husband almost four years ago; we had been married for thirty-eight years. Can I still sue him for alimony?

May I claim kids for tax return if it was not mentioned in divorce decree & kids are not in my custody?

My father passed 7 years ago and the will was never filed with the court - what should we do?

Partner in florida prison...his father passed and there is will and inheritance...how do we stay in the loop if no one tells us

My mom died in 2000 w/o a will. She had a home in Chicago worth &lt; $100k. Can me and 3 siblings sell outright,avoid probate?

I recently found out that there was a breach in my aunts will . is it to late to find out where missing millions $$ are?

My mom died in 2000 w/o a will. She had a home in Chicago worth < $100k. Can me and 3 siblings sell outright,avoid probate?