For a civil case (asking for money from the wrongdoer (or their insurance)), you generally have two years from the date of the accident. Do not...

When there is no physical injury the best avenue for recovery is your own insurer (assuming you have collision), this is why you have insurance....

How can we determine who is the rightful owner of a house that belonged to a grandmother who died in 1988?

Assuming everyone lived and died in Illinois and there were no wills or trusts involved, your father and your uncles children probably have the...

I agree that this is a red flag for a scam, especially if someone later "needs they money right away". I would be very hesitant to do this.

You aren't going to get emotional distress damages for a claim like this, but it is definitely worth talking to a consumer protection lawyer ASAP.

What do i do if I own a house I don’t want to own ?

Your question is confusing because you talk about a lease and also ownership. People are not able to bind others simply by using their name or...

What happens if my mother is deceased and my name is not on the deed?

The property will probably have to go through probate. There are some possible alternatives, but you will need the help of a probate lawyer...

Can the landlord make you move so he can remodel?

It depends on whether you are still on a lease. Generally, landlords cannot unilaterally terminate a lease during its term (but read your lease)....

In addition to what Mr. Hoffman said: 1. Slander and defamation is only available for false statements (not true ones); 2. This is probably...

What is the meaning of the Illinois compiled statue: PROPERTY (765 ILCS 1005/) JOINT TENANCY ACT?

Property that is deeded to several people as joint tenants means that when one tenant (owner) dies the surviving owners automatically become owners...