I need advice on how to get my cousin buried without a will or a power of attourney.

If you are the next-of-kin to this cousin after his sister, and if the sister is incapacitated, then you might have standing to petition a court...

Your should take your notice to the Cook County Assessor's Office at once for further inquiry, and seek the advice of an experience property tax...

Is it unconstitutional for the local government to confiscate my property unfairly? Whats the legal basis?

An experienced property tax attorney should be able to bring assessments in line with market values on a current basis, and should explore the...

Lien notification

Most liens are by consent or recorded judgment, and in either case you should be aware of the lien. If your property has a recorded lien which...

During foreclosure, do I HAVE to continue to pay my HOA dues?

I would advise you to continue paying the HOA dues until title has transferred, as many condo boards do in fact pursue collection actions. You...

Do my brother and myself have to pay capital gains on the sale of my mothers house, even if we were co-owners?

There is not sufficient information in this question to provide an adequate answer under Illinois law. The question does not seem to present a...

If I own 12.5 % of a building do I have to pay more than 12% of taxes and insurance on that building?

Generally speaking, the taxes have to be paid 100%, regardless of how the owners privately assess their liablity to each other. You need a...

My rental property was sold for back taxes at the Cook County Tax Sale a few months ago.

If the buyer of the back taxes does not yet have a recorded tax deed, the buyer of the back taxes is not responsible for citations on the property.