Questions answered by Meika Beth Mersman

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If my bank account is exempted from garnishment, do I still need to show up at the hearing?

Meika's answer | Answered on February 18, 2011

In Cook County, IL, in order to protect your bank account, you should go to the court hearing to testify that your account is exempt. The bank may...

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Who pays the Estate attorney?

Meika's answer | Answered on February 18, 2011

You do need to ask your current attorney. Not only because of the ethical rules, but because most of your questions should be answer by the...

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How to obtain custody or guardinship to a abuse a child

Meika's answer | Answered on February 17, 2011

Although I am not an expert in child abuse matters, I believe that you have to do more than just file a petition for guardianship since you will...

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What its the procedure to file for guardianship of a minor when the willing to act guardian is not a family member

Meika's answer | Answered on February 16, 2011

If the family lives here, she could do a will naming the person as the guardian of the child if she would die. She may want to consult with an...

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Why have I not been contacted regarding an impending telephone status conference?

Meika's answer | Answered on February 16, 2011

It sounds like you have the basic information needed for the telephone conference - day, time, and purpose. I would not think you would get...

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Grandmother passed away with no will I believe. She had two sons, 1 is still living, 1 deceased ( my father).

Meika's answer | Answered on February 15, 2011

You are correct in that the IL probate laws direct that your grandmother's estate would go 1/2 to your uncle and 1/2 to you and your siblings. How...

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Is there a federal law or state law that would make it illegal to declare a beneficiary for accounts a common law husband has?

Meika's answer | Answered on February 09, 2011

You may not declare beneficiaries on another person's accounts. Even if you have a power of attorney, this can be a tricky area and could lead to...

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How do I get money out of a parents account that has no beneficiaries

Meika's answer | Answered on February 09, 2011

If the value of all of your mother's assets are less than $100,000.00 you may use the IL Small Estate Affidavit (there is a fillable form available...

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My mother was listed as beneficiary along with others she has died who is gets her share of the money her son or beneficiaries

Meika's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

Your mother's estate, unless there is some other language on the life insurance beneficiary form that directs otherwise. It would be in your best...

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What forms do I fill out to contest a verified accounting inventory in cook county il?

Meika's answer | Answered on October 23, 2010

There is no exact form for the objection. You simply file a pleading with the court, normally titled "Objections to Account", be sure to state who...

Meika Beth Mersman's Answers (30)

If my bank account is exempted from garnishment, do I still need to show up at the hearing?

Who pays the Estate attorney?

How to obtain custody or guardinship to a abuse a child

What its the procedure to file for guardianship of a minor when the willing to act guardian is not a family member

Why have I not been contacted regarding an impending telephone status conference?

Grandmother passed away with no will I believe. She had two sons, 1 is still living, 1 deceased ( my father).

Is there a federal law or state law that would make it illegal to declare a beneficiary for accounts a common law husband has?

How do I get money out of a parents account that has no beneficiaries

My mother was listed as beneficiary along with others she has died who is gets her share of the money her son or beneficiaries

What forms do I fill out to contest a verified accounting inventory in cook county il?