I shared a home with my father who died without a will,what are my legal rights?

I suggest arranging a consultation with an attorney. There are questions to explore that really require a face to face. Generally, intestacy...

Real Estate Contract Dispute

A judicial deed is one in which the court is deeding the property on behalf of someone. So, if you do not convey title as ordered, then the court...

Hello, I am on permanent railroad disability annuity. I want to file bankruptcy on $19,000 worth of creditcard, unsecured debt.

Regardless that I cannot comment concerning your attorney without knowing more of the facts and seeing what this law firm has done and evaluating...

In bankruptcy is your primary residence protected if its value is under a certain amount?

In Illinois, you have a $15,000.00 homestead interest in your primary residence. If jointly owned with a spouse, then another $15,000.00 can be...

We purchased our house we the neighbor's brick paver driveway on our property. What should we do?

You should consult an attorney since there can be long-term consequences and there are decisions that will involve matters that are likely to be...

Can I avoid probate?

You probably can get by with a Small Estate Affidavit. When the affidavit is prepared, the attorney should also determine if the will is valid. ...

Parent dies with surviving spouse. Has no assets. boys are benificiary's to life insurance that paid furneral,what about debt?

While an attorney will want to explore the situation much more carefully, generally the insurance passes straight to the beneficiaries. Children...

I have lost my job and considering filing for bankruptcy, would I be able to keep my house

Generally, if the equity in your home, assuming it is jointly owned with your wife, is less than $30,000.00, you will be able to keep the home in a...

If I am claiming bankruptcy and I own a house in Mexico that is paid off can it be taken away from me?

The home would be considered an asset. While there may not be any direct recourse to take the home away since it is in a different country, your...

Is my 15 year old son responsible for his deceased fathers car loan

Descendants/heirs are not responsible to pay claims from their own funds. If there had been other assets in the estate, then there is an order of...

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