I agree with my colleagues, and recommend that you consult with an attorney. My best guess is that the deed from your Grandparents to 'their 3...

Lawyer forgot to include someone in a will

You should not sign away your right to these assets unless you want to. It sounds like you do not want to. Seek at least a consultation with a...

My mother in law is 87 years old and has a home which has never had a mortgage on it. We need to deed it out of her name into

First, good for you for taking action to assist your mother. Second, good for you for asking the question on this message board. Third, as...

Is there an actionable cause for a promise to repay a debt?

Please see Section 17-1 (B) (2) of the attached link, below. The maker of the check has an obligation to make the funds good. You have a cause of...

Can I evict a Tenant who's lease ended 7/31/12 but is still paying rent? Gave him a 30 day notice 5/3/13.

I agree with both of my colleagues. The Courts like to see a clean timeline, and will possibly make you serve another 30 day notice anyway. ...

Going on vac for the 1st time w/out kids. Wife wants some kind of will or doc stating that if we die her sis gets them.

I understand the cost issue, but the cost of doing nothing can be much greater. Perhaps you can think of it this way. For a fraction of the cost...

Does a medical Power of Attorney signed in a hospital revoke a power of attorney drawn up by an atty for medical/financial?

Here's the introductory language from the Illinois Power of Attorney Act, Property Power of Attorney Form: 1. I, ..............., (insert name...

I'll take a different direction for my answer. You are concerned about the bills. Debts owed solely by the deceased can be cut off after death. ...

Attorney Cowell makes a good point. Why is a loan needed. Regardless, the Court would have to approve. I wonder is something is missing from the...

How does an estate settle when not all heirs agree?

The answer to your question is 'yes'. The state of Illinois statutes concerning the administration of an estate (with or without a will) provides...