Is it necessary to retitle my late father's house?

You ask about title to real property that once belonged to your father (now deceased). First, it is unlikely that the property is titled in the...

Can we legally cash this check?

You ask if you should cash a 3rd party check representing a partial refund from a contractor. The short answer is that there is no reason you...

My father passed away in April 2015. He did not have a will, but was survived by his wife. Am I entitled to anything?

If your father died without a Will (i.e. "Intestate") then the Illinois Probate Act sets forth who can inherit from his Estate. Generally, if there...

My stepson was appointed as executor of his father's estate. He was named in the Will.

The Illinois Probate Act lists the bases to prevent one from acting as Executor of an Estate. In general, Courts will only remove an Executor if it...

How do I go about starting a company in Illinois? (Aviation Business/Fixed Base Operator)

To establish an Illinois business, start at the Secretary of State's website (cyberdriveillinois.com) to obtain your Certificate of Organization....

Hi There. What are my options and who will represent me if in the middle of corse of divorce I have to file for bankruptcy ?

There is a lot to unpack here. You are better off speaking with a local Bankruptcy Attorney. There is little that anyone on this forum can do to...

What can be done to either transfer executorship of an estate or make another role supersede it?

You ask how to change the Executor of your Mother's Estate, since the current Executor is too busy to serve. In general, the steps to take...

You ask if you will be denied HUD rent assistance in Illinois because you secured a Chapter 7 discharge. The Bankruptcy Code prohibits...

What can I do when my wife is in the hospital four months now can not talk or write at this time but I need the power of attorne

While I cannot tell exactly what you are asking, it appears that your wife owns the house in which you live (i.e. it is in her name) despite the...

Can somebody please explain section 523(a)(15) of the bankruptcy code? Is it used successfully?

You've received solid feedback already so I will just add this: your best chance of resolving the situation is not to attempt to find a loophole in...