My mother is need of legal counsel and we are not sure what type of attorney she should be looking for.

I agree with the previous answer, especially that you need to include additional information in order to get an appropriate answer. First, if...

My aunt passed..Didn't update her retirement fund beneficiaries. 2 out of the 3 have passed.

It depends on how the beneficiary designation for the retirement fund is filled out. If three beneficiaries are named, and only one is still...

My husband died and left me has his executor over his will. should i just show his attorney my marriage license to prove it

Divorces in Cook County are a matter of public record. You, however, have not really provided enough information to provide an accurate answer. ...

Why are Chicago attorneys so reluctant & tentative when it comes to Custodial Caregiver Compensation cases?

I agree with the other attorneys who have answered. If you are unhappy with the services you are being provided, then discharge your attorney and...

You can have co-executors appointed in a will, but that often proves to be problematic as they must work in concert. You do not specify how the...

IF my dad died when I was 5 and had 2 sisters and a brother and they were paid of then were is my dads half and my aunt is still

Much information is missing from your question. Based on the information provided, you definitely need to consult with an attorney.

My husband both have grown children from previous marriages. do we need seperate wills?

In my opinion, as an experienced estate planning attorney, you do need separate wills. Second marriages with children from previous marriages are...

Your question is lacking some essential information - is your mother still competent and acting as the initial trustee? If so, she should amend...

Goal: my estate can be filed "no probate." Will a Pour-over will covering assets not in living trusts avoid probate?

Your thinking is essentially correct, but there are many details that need to be done correctly in order to accomplish your goals. A true...

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I am in need of a lawyer capable of going against the Bd of ED. I had a case since 1996 and then again in 2003.

You really do not provide enough information in your question. What type of lawsuit? There is also a question of time - it has been 10 years...