It's a little hard to understand what is going on and what process is being used. An heir or legatee can disclaim their inheritance. If your share...

These questions are tricky to answer without reviewing the lease. As a general matter, landlords cannot change the terms of a written lease during...

Yes, you could take her to court, but the process is difficult and slow (and expensive if a lawyer is involved). You can consult with a lawyer -...

Your question is a little confusing. Assuming your mom owned the house solely in her own name, the house would eventually pass to the heirs in her...

This is a somewhat common problem. I assume the parties were never married. If they were, the divorce court will deal with custody of the...

Your question is a little confusing. You seem to mention a will. If there is a dispute about inheritance, contact a probate attorney as soon as...

Contrary to what the attorney from Kentucky states, probate in Illinois requires a lawyer. Formal probate is usually required when the estate has...

This is probably a violation of Chicago tenants' rights law. You should contact a tenants' rights lawyer.

You should contact a probate lawyer to review the matter. If they were not legally married, the step-mother would not be a heir.

Some intellectual property lawyers handle litigation matters, so both areas of focus can go together. It sounds like you might be an international...