Parents divorced in 1963 and i discovered he died last january . Am i still entitled to part of his estate?
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Answered on March 17, 2021
A child of divorced parents still inherits under the default rules (called intestate succession) in Illinois. It is possible that your father...
Can the tenant below be sued for pain and suffering?
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Answered on March 14, 2021
It's possible but probably not worth it. Claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress are very difficult. Moreover, tenants tend to have...
Can I seek legal action on my Illinois HOA?
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Answered on March 11, 2021
Maybe, but it probably isn't worth the cost.
First, you have to make sure that dealing with the squirrel is an HOA responsibility. Since you...
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My Husband and I have a Trust.....can I cash a check made out to his estate?
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Answered on March 08, 2021
You should ask your lawyer (I assume someone drafted the trust). You probably need to use a small estate affidavit.
How do I answer alias summons in an insurance case? I am one of 8 defendants
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Answered on March 08, 2021
My guess (and this is only a guess since your question is confusing) is that you received notice of the summons that will be served on the...
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Can I sue?
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Answered on March 07, 2021
Maybe, medical malpractice cases are difficult and extremely expensive - so there typically needs to be a significant permanent injury to make them...
Can my sister keep everything?
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Answered on March 06, 2021
Your sister is mistaken, though there may be fact disputes as to what is hers and what belongs to the estate. Whether the fight is worth it will...
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Can i sue landlord in IL
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Answered on March 06, 2021
Yes, especially if the unit is in Chicago and subject to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. Contact a tenants' rights lawyer.
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Can they get out of their lease without penalty?
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Answered on March 05, 2021
Probably not based on these facts. The Safe Homes Act does talk about an imminent threat of sexual violence - but I don't think this would qualify....
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Would I be able to file a charge with HUD saying failure to lease to me etc
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Answered on March 05, 2021
A landlord can generally refuse to rent to anyone and is not obligated to return a person's phone calls. There are limited exceptions to this, but...
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