In a Chapter 7 case, the fresh start approach in which your debts are discharged, your default on a secured loan is not resolved. You would remain...

Can I go after a credit card company for harassment if they are calling my neighbors about my account?

The specifics of the communications would have to be better explained and considered, but, yes, you may have a claim for fair debt collection...

My father wants to put his house in my name,but the house is still in my mothers name,she passed away in 1997,

I suggest calling an attorney handling both probate and real estate to examine the background and provide you advice based on the will, if any, and...

What kind of atty is needed here. Son died. ex-husband holding ex-wife's son's body in hostage for 25 yrs. Bitter she divorced.

This sounds like a mess to sort out and the amount of time that has passed may prove to be an obstacle. While I do not know, I wonder if the...

Do I need a Small Estate Affidavit and where do I get one?

While the Small Estate Affidavit is a statutory form, you should be careful that you have it completed correctly and that you understand the...

If an employer goes out of business, does the filing deadline for a work comp case still apply?

Yes, your deadline would still apply. Your question suggests your work injury occurred 2010 or earlier, so you need to act on this promptly. Call...

Adversary hearing

I would add to the answers already posted that the possibility exists to award you sanctions if the matter or motion is found to have been brought...

Do the laws in il. state that an adult child is entitled to half of their deceased parents estate? Even if the parent remarried.

Aside from the suit you describe, a person is able to have their estate distributed in any way they see fit through proper estate planning, most...

Truck was repossessed by the bank few days ago. I'm looking to file chapter 13 next week.

You have received good answers. I am only concerned with the assumption made that you are using an attorney. If so, excellent. If, however, the...

Real estate ownership in Illinois is not handled through any type "title" document. There was a part of the state that used a title system in the...