If a prenup was signed and there was not a public notary there is it invalid

Generally, notarization does not impact the validity of an agreement. It just adds credibility to the agreement having been signed by the proper...

I did a lease purchase agreemennt on a house that the sellers of the house siged stating that they would sell us their home for

If the agreement provides as you state, then you should have a good case to enforce. It sounds like you will need someone to litigate the claim or...

What is the statue of limitations for probate court in the state of IL?

I am not sure how to interpret your question. When you say "I have been in probate court . . .", does that mean, as it sounds, that you are the...

There is a specific criminal statute covering this. Inquire with your local state's attorney concerning the removal of the stakes. Beyond...

Chapter 7 and Tuition

This is a tricky question in that the debt is dischargeable if it clearly is not a student loan, but more things fall under the definition of...

Can a power of attorney question a family caregive

You should review the terms of the power of attorney. I would expect the answer to be yes, but it depends on what was intended.

Can my soon-to-be ex file BK, including the house, if we have it titled by entirety and I am not also filing BK?

You would be best served filing a motion and having an order entered in the divorce proceeding to address the preservation of the home. Your...

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Which is best for me and my wife, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?

It is a bad idea to withdraw money from the 401(k) without additional advice. In a Chapter 7, it likely will be better to have the money in the...

If a property has two owners (husband and wife), are both names and signatures required to legally accept a contract?

The contract may be valid, but it may not secure your ownership of the property. The one owner has potentially contracted to do something he...

Have massive credit card debt and husband has been unemployed since March. Can we keep our home even though lots of equity?

The circumstances would have to be carefully considered by your attorney. Usually, Chapter 13 would be considered as an alternative, but...