Can I petition the court to make a claim against my deceased ex husbands estate to pay for the kids' college and living expenses

It sounds like the attorneys you hired should have been able to help you. Unfortunately, to protect your interests, you should promptly hire...

How do my husband and I obtain power of attorney for my mother in law who has had a stroke

If she remains competent to transact her own business, an attorney should be able to work with her concerning the preparation and signing of powers...

I am paying on a chapter 13 married in january now both my husband and I are in need of a chapter 7 Can this be done in illinois

You should consult your bankruptcy or another qualified bankruptcy attorney to fully evaluate the options. You can convert a Chapter 13 case to a...

I recently discovered the appraisal used to determined the value of the family home was fraudulent. What now?

You should speak to your divorce attorney or another experienced divorce attorney. If the divorce judgment was obtained through fraud, it should...

What happens to a person's estate if they died after marrying someone in order to legally stay in the U.S? (A scan marriage.)

If any property was actually titled jointly, the survivor retains it. As to any property that was NOT held in joint ownership of some form, if...

The property was purchased by you subject to it being in an association. Your neighbors bought with that same expectation. To have certain units...

How do I get title into my name from inherited house?

Absent a will, whether the house is yours depends on inheritance and other probate laws. Was your spouse an only child? Did the parents have...

Father died girlfriend is on the deed of the house they been together for six years she wont let us in to collect his things

The house may be hers if it was held in joint tenancy. If not, then either a will or intestacy laws would govern. Some of the personal property...

If i die while in chapter 13 in illinois does my wife have to pay the credit card debts. debts are mine. bankruptcy is mine.

A complete answer to your question is beyond the scope that can be covered with the facts you have provided. Your wife is not responsible for your...

Buying flat for foreign citizens

The non-citizen can own property. Your question does not address source of funds. If a loan is involved, then there may be questions about...