Questions answered by Sheila A Maloney

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I filed a petition to probate a will and did not include the middle initials of the individual in the petition.

Sheila's answer | Answered on June 23, 2015

If you are represented by an attorney, be sure & let him/her know for future filings. If you are handling this pro se, just reference the middle...

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Does my half sister get some of dads life insurance money even though she was adopted by her step dad?

Sheila's answer | Answered on June 22, 2015

I am sorry for the loss of your father. As the other attorneys have stated, the insurance benefits pass outside of probate to the named...

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My Mom passed away 4 Months ago, and I am selling her home. It was paid in full and the closing tomorrow is a cash deal.

Sheila's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

If you have an attorney, you should be discussing this with him/her. However, as a general rule, if no estate was opened, the title company will...

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Where do I get an Affidavit of Heirship form?

Sheila's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

Often, the clerk's office in the county in which your mother died would have probate forms on their websites. However, the probate process can be...

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Can the Village make us responsible for their error on plan reviews?

Sheila's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

As the other answers have indicated, it is unlikely you would be successful recovering from the village. Hire a knowledgeable attorney in your...

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Per condo laws, do condo owners share cost of Basement De-conversion directed by chicago building department?

Sheila's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

Be sure and work these issues through with your attorney in this transaction. If you do not already have a lawyer to assist, you would be wise to...

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I adopted a kitten in my name and my ex took him from me.

Sheila's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

This is not an adoption question was the purposes of this forum.

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Do I need to hire an attorney to file a Small Estate Affidavit?

Sheila's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

There have been some significant changes to the small estates affidavit, not the least of which you, as the affiant agree to be personally...

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I bought a condo with a realtor because he advertised he will move his clients at NO cost. Now the movers say he will only cover

Sheila's answer | Answered on June 15, 2015

Contact the realtor directly & the managing partner of the agency if need be.

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I have guardianship on my grandson but I want to adopt him.

Sheila's answer | Answered on June 15, 2015

It is important that the rights of the biological parents be addressed here. If they are agreeable, they will need to Consent to the adoption. If...

Sheila A Maloney's Answers (240)

I filed a petition to probate a will and did not include the middle initials of the individual in the petition.

Does my half sister get some of dads life insurance money even though she was adopted by her step dad?

My Mom passed away 4 Months ago, and I am selling her home. It was paid in full and the closing tomorrow is a cash deal.

Where do I get an Affidavit of Heirship form?

Can the Village make us responsible for their error on plan reviews?

Per condo laws, do condo owners share cost of Basement De-conversion directed by chicago building department?

I adopted a kitten in my name and my ex took him from me.

Do I need to hire an attorney to file a Small Estate Affidavit?

I bought a condo with a realtor because he advertised he will move his clients at NO cost. Now the movers say he will only cover

I have guardianship on my grandson but I want to adopt him.