Is what he's doing even legal? What can we do? Can he be liable for heirs attorney and court fees?

I understand that you would like direct answers to your questions; however, it is not possible to give a good answer to your questions with the...

I think that you need to understand that you are not the "executor" until you file the original will with the appropriate probate court and, then,...

Is legal to take her off her meds just because he doesn't like the side effects?

You and your girlfriend have a very difficult situation. There are a lot of questions that would be asked of you in a meeting with an attorney. ...

Is there any benefit to having your home in a Land Trust instead of your own name in the state of Illinois?

The are pros and cons to using a living or land trust with respect to estate planning. In most situations a properly set up trust is the way to go...

Can the nursing home place a lien against her estate in order to get the money that was promised?

Well, depending on the amount of money, the safest way to handle this is by opening a probate estate. Within the estate the nursing home would...

I'm sorry to hear of your sad situation. I'm not sure how your mother signed a NEW power of attorney when she was incapacitated. However, if it is...

How much can my mother pay for rent while living with me in the state of illinois she has alzheimers and has to have 24/7 care

Unfortunately there is no "black and white" answer to your question. The State of Illinois is having dire financial problems as you probably are...

Unclaimed property in Illinois question.

Based on my reading of your question it sounds like the answer would be to great grandma's descendant's on a per stirpes basis. A child of grandma...

I would like to change the trustee on my trust

From the sound of your question it definitely sounds like there is a problem. Whether you have the ability to change the trustee is dependent on...

Will I need attorneys in multiple states to file affidavit of death of trustee to add my name as successor trustee to deeds?

In order to claim a "homeowners exemption" you generally need to live in the home as your primary residence and meet other requirements. If there...