Our mom recently passed-away in Illinois. My sister and I don't know if she had a will.

If the home was owned in a form of joint ownership with survivorship, then it passes to the survivor regardless a will or state intestacy laws. If...

Bakruptcy

If Illinois law applies, in bankruptcy, you are allowed to retain a certain amount of exempt property broken down into various categories. ...

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I have power of attorney in Chicago, Illinois for my mom. The condo association does not honor it when making request

I suggest you hire an attorney. If this is a properly executed, durable power of attorney, there are provisions in the law stating that any...

Question over power of attorney, or guardianship.

I am not sure everything is correctly understood and it would be best for your cousin to consult with an attorney. A power of attorney is a...

My mom passed 1 yr in may she had nothing but a house. In her will it said to sell and split 3 ways ,

There may be options to consider. First, title companies will often facilitate transactions without probate if some time has passed and the...

Do I need to execute a new POA?

Your authority exists under the current power of attorney, but there may be a couple reasons for your sister to execute a new document if she is...

My mother passed away recently. She did have a will. Do I need an attorney to fill a small claim affidavit?

While all the facts and circumstances should be reviewed, we generally prepare Small Estate Affidavits in limited estates where there are not any...

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I am about to file bankruptcy on 4 properties. I also own my own home. I may file on this too. How long before I give up home?

While there are alternatives, generally lenders continue the foreclosure process after a bankruptcy case is filed. If you have been current, it is...

My husband had a house just with the deed only in his name. He sold it to his son in a quit claim. Should I have signed also

If this was a home in which you lived, you probably acquired homestead rights in the property which were not conveyed with the quit claim deed. If...

How does it work if a person owes back child support and there is a court judgement for it and they file for bankruptcy?

Domestic support obligations are not dischargeable. From a first impression, it sounds like the all the debts involving your husband's ex-wife...