I agree that you should schedule an in-person consultation with an attorney. The fact pattern seems long and complicated and the statute of...

Can a POA be prepared by the agent?

The forms used are usually statutory (written by the legislature), but the agent cannot be a witness. You should contact an elder law attorney for...

Can I receive a court documents (discovery)under FOIA request? specify please procedure.

If the documents were filed, they will be in the public court file and no FOIA request is needed. If they were not filed, you will not be able to...

Can I break my lease early if my landlord failed to fix issues within the CRLTO time frame (some now fixed) and rejects letters?

You probably can break your lease, but you need a lawyer to help you. The RLTO has very specific requirements that, if not complied with, will...

I rent in Chicago the Landlord who does not reside at this property. Do I have a right to my own mailbox?

You would probably have to consult postal regulations. Chicago landlord tenant law itself does not address this issue. Are you having problems with...

What if a husband dies and there is no will

Assuming the real estate was owned solely by the husband and not in a trust or in joint tenancy with someone else, it will pass through intestate...

Probate distribution from Hong Kong

Consult an accountant/tax lawyer. It is doubtful that tax will be owed, but one shouldn't take chances when it comes to taxes.

If you are interested in protecting assets, get lots of insurance and hire an estate planning lawyer familiar with asset protection.

MONETARY ASSET PROTECTION QUESTION

The first line of defense is always a robust insurance policy from a reputable carrier. If you are high net worth or in a risky occupation, hire an...

Grandparent rites in Illinois

If the child's mother is out of the picture or consents, guardianship may be an option. If the mother objects, you are probably out of luck.