Landlord agreed to pay back my deposit and rent for an uninhabitable situation, what letter do I have him sign to protect me?

You would generally sign a settlement agreement and release. This would include a termination of the tenancy. It's a very good idea to hire an...

You can try, but the standard to declare someone incompetent is a high one - courts don't take away a person's freedom lightly. Contract a probate...

As defendant in small claims case, if I settle out of court, do I owe for plaintiff’s court filing fee?

Under most leases a tenant is responsible for utilities (those utilities assigned to the tenant) for the entire term of the lease, regardless of...

When my father signed a new trust he was under the influence of narcotics and benzodiazepines. Is the new trust legally binding?

There is a good basis to challenge the trust. Talk to an attorney very soon.

How do we evict someone that was staying at our grandfathers place for free? There is no lease, and no bills are in their name.

Assuming you have the legal authority to evict (generally you have to be the owner or legally authorized agent of the owner) you are probably going...

I'm going to assume none of the estates are eligible for the Small Estate Affidavit (Generally assets less than $100,000.00 and no real estate are...

My parents both past away first mom then dad he remarried is it true the widow is intitle to the house my dad has two daughter?

It depends on: 1. How the house is titled; and 2. Whether your father had a will, trust or some other estate planning. Contact a local...

What can we do? Is my husband able to quit claim this property to the city?

Talk to a local real estate tax lawyer to see what your options are.

HOW?

Terminating a lease outside of Chicago is very difficult and in most cases requires that the apartment be truly uninhabitable. I suggest your...

How do I go about getting my grandfather's property in my name? He left everything he owned to me.

Assuming your grandfather lived and died in Illinois, it is pretty likely that you will need to go through formal probate. In any event, you will...