My Landlord filed for Chapter 7

It would be worth your while to have an attorney pull up a copy of the petition and advise you from there. The possibilities range from the...

Illinois has a $4,000 personal property exemption. I have 2 - 1oz. gold bars. Will I have to forfeit them in BK filing?

Committing bankruptcy fraud is a serious federal offense and is prosecuted. Anonymous tips can be made and surprisingly it may be an acquaintance...

My wife was hurt, broken foot, workers comp paid for everything. they called to say a settlement would come but not until march

My concern is that you are working direct and relying on what you are being told. First, it is most certain that you will not get the best...

Probate and real estate

You may be able to avoid probate if your home ownership is in a land trust, living trust or certain forms of ownership that provide for...

Does filing chapter 7 soon after sheriff's sale still protect us from taxes and deficiency judgments?

A bankruptcy filing will address each of these concerns and the timing is not crucial except to assure that you are not surprised with collection...

Father died in another state, left living will. How to Probate/file will and proceed?

I am assuming you live outside of Illinois, but that your father resided in Cook County, Illinois. I also understand he had a live-in...

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My ex-husband died recently and our home is in foreclosure, the deed is in my name but the mortgage isn't.

To foreclose on the property if it is in your name, the mortgage company would have needed your signature on the mortgage. They may not have made...

I need some serious advice & strategy for our Chap. 13 issues

While it would be impossible to comment concerning the details of the means test without having the data itself, my impression is that there must...

Townhome assoc. board is NFP corp. they are paying themselves and not paying assessments. Prohibited by bylaws who can help us??

You can try the Will County State's Attorney. Otherwise, this sounds like a serious litigation matter. Pursue the advice you have been provided. I...

Assessment fee

Late payment fee would need to be considered according to the Condominium Declaration and past actions of the association. Board can file a lien...