I don't know what to do.I hired a lawyer who doesn't seem to be working on my case.

I would recommend that you send a letter via certified mail, return receipt requested, to the attorney whom you hired and request that within ten...

Should I open a revocable trust to collect rent payments from my building? Will they try to take my property?

A revocable living trust will not prevent your assets from being reached by your creditors. Assets in a living trust belong to the person who...

From what you describe, it is possible that your mother's will has contradictory terms. Or, it may leave specific things to your mother's nephew...

Contact the trustee. They will likely give you a "direction to convey" to execute that will instruct them to convey the property to the new owner....

How can we prevent her from this activity

I would recommend that you speak with an Elder Law attorney. If your father is competent, there might not be much that can be done unless you have...

Can the executor interpret her position and the will to behave impartial to the benefactors?

If your sister is the Executor, that would mean a probate has been opened and a Court has issued letters of office to her. If so, I recommend you...

Depending on what is at stake, it might be worth your while to pay a small consultation fee to consult with a probate attorney in your area. While...

How does a small estate affidavit work and who is entitled to what as far as inheritance ?

It is possible that you could use a small estate affidavit to settle your father's estate. There are many considerations and nuances, in addition...

Is it correct that I should be charged for this also considering that I was not advised that there would be an expense?

Trusts usually provide that any expenses incurred by a Trustee will be paid from the trust, and that the Trustee can retain whomever they need to...

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If two people own real estate in Illinois "as joint tenants with rights of survivorship," when one owner dies, the entire property is owned by the...