How can real estate be transferred after it was inherited?

There are always complications to things that seem straightforward. The fact that your mother is your grandmother's "only living daughter" may...

My father passed in 2013 and he left the home to his five children. My siblings want to be removed from the property

This can be accomplished several different ways. You should talk to an attorney to determine the way that works the best for you. A simple way...

Where do I go to file so I can take my landlord to court?

Your situation sounds just awful. And while you could try to do it yourself, you are likely to get much better results from hiring a lawyer. Try...

Can I contest a named heir executor of a property that I live in?

The only way to get the answers you need is to consult with an attorney. You have many things happening here. You need to sort out your options...

No one is the "executor" unless they are appointed by the Court. Without being in the chain of title or being appointed Executor the daughter...

Should refund checks be made out to me and not my mother's estate if bills were paid from a joint account in both our names?

This is one of those instances where law and practicality don't meet. Try depositing those checks in the joint account with "For deposit only" on...

Am I considered a squatter or trespasser?

You are a tenant not paying the rent. You are likely to be evicted soon.

Do I need to open a probate case for some recently found stock?

You do not need to open a probate action to get the value of the stock. Illinois has a small estate affidavit provision that allows estates with...

The cemetery is likely to allow you to do this. If its been 3 years, your stepmother is probably not planning to take care of this. Start with...

Foreigner, LLC, Rental in Chicago

The landlord tenant ordinance requires that you provide the owner's name and contact information. Failing to do so, in itself, is a violation of...