My father passed away and his will is rather simple, everything in his estate is divided equally between me and my sister.

Unfortunately, your sister created a mess. You will need the help of a good probate lawyer to try to untangle it. Who is entitled to the money...

Can i sue my insurance company ?

It's not exactly a lawsuit, but you can make a "claim." For property damage, you would need to have comprehensive coverage in order for your...

Can I download a form to make my son my power of attorney?

Yes you can - as long as you do it right! There are actually two kinds of powers of attorney. A power of attorney for health care allows a...

Hurt at work

Sorry to hear that you were hurt at work. Unfortunately, are going to need a lawyer to help you. If your employer is being this difficult...

Is it common in IL to pay a probate attorney for an initial consultation?

As the others have said - some attorneys offer free consultations and others charge for them. For attorneys listed with AVVO, you can look at...

Does vehicle insurance cover something like this?

Your son's auto insurance would cover the loss if the friend is successful in proving that your son was negligent. It is also possible that your...

I am sorry to hear about your injury. When the injuries are more serious like your case, it can take more time get a fair offer. But, these are...

My significant other died .Do I have rights to all his properties or his brother and sisters or should all go to our daughter

I'm very sorry for your loss. There is plenty that can be done here, but I would need to know more facts to give you accurate answers. When a...

If the state finds neglect in a nursing home case will this finding make the wrongful death case stronger?

Generally, the answer is yes. The actual finding of the Illinois Department of Public Health that neglect occurred may or may not be admissible...

Should i pay medical debt on estate?

You should definitely talk to a probate attorney. Debts of an estate need to be paid from certain types of accounts and in a certain priority. ...