I had a credit card from about 5 years ago I did not pay it just recently I tried to pay it but they want me to pay 13,000 they

If this is your only issue financially, then trying to resolve it may be your best option. Usually a creditor will consider a lump sum instead of...

Probate attirney needed

While I agree with the advice to retain an attorney in the area where they had lived, you may also want to review other avenues. The Illinois...

My mom died in April of 2013 and left me 70,800 dollars from a life insurance policy. Will I be taxed on this and how much?

I agree with the earlier answers concerning taxes. While I do not know your situation, I would also recommend that you open a separate account for...

I filed for Bankruptcy and have my first court date coming up. I was told that the justice and creditor will want to know of any

If you have a bankruptcy attorney, speak with your attorney. Get your advice from the person familiar with your case who can best advise you. ...

I live in Illinois. If the bank forecloses on a secondary property, can the bank take any equity out of my primary residence?

While your credit remains fair, you have financial issues that need to be solved. While bankruptcy will bring your credit score down...

There is not an easy answer to give. I have seen this come up with surveillance cameras. One party feels they have the right to maintain the...

Homestead exemption - Schaumburg

It sounds like you are facing the perils of buying a home without a real estate attorney looking out for your interests. This is probably one of...

I had an agreement with a woman (cash for deed) to buy her home. She recently died. Her daughter inherited the house.

You need to have an attorney review the circumstances. It sounds like you may have a valid agreement for deed, but you entered into it with a...

Delinquent Taxes Paid By Me and Mortgage was still escrowed with mortgage company claiming they paid them. What are my rights?

You are acknowledging, regardless that your own tax payment ended up being applied, that there was a delinquency. There is a likelihood that the...

I need to know if easier to sue sibling after he thinks our deceased father's estate is settled - rather than probate?

It sounds like probate has not been initiated. To compel him to provide information, you should petition for probate. Since there is some...