Have been in foreclosure since Dec. Is there still time to hire a lawyer to work with the mort. co. to see what is available?

The law offers you a period in which you can make good. I cannot give you a firm answer without reviewing the documents and court docket, but if...

Can a collecting agency put a lien on my property when the debts is not in my name but in my mother's name? The property is mine

Assuming the facts you stated, they cannot place a legal lien against the property. To try to avoid a mess in having to clear something up (based...

Can my old landlord collect money for damages 5 months after returning security deposit with money already removed for repairs?

More facts would need to be developed to best answer your question and also to evaluate whether you may have claims against the landlord or...

Brother's bankruptcy / debt. Share house mortgage.

This is a situation in which you really need to be face to face with a qualified bankruptcy attorney in your area. Yes, the trustee may have a...

You may not have recourse worthwhile to pursue. You use the term "bankrupt," but do you have information on a bankruptcy filing (either in the...

If you have not lived up to the contract, they do not have to accept payments on your terms. If they are not satisfied with the offer you can...

IL probate laws, duties of the executor

If you are concerned with the actions of the executor, usually the sooner you hire an attorney the better. If there are several heirs with similar...

Can a person give power of attorney to more than one person in the state of IL

First, if she is "not all there" as you say, that suggests she does not have capacity to grant a power of attorney. If there is not already a...

LATE FEES

There are several items to review regarding this question. First, you should look at the lease itself. Second, if you are in Chicago, there is a...

How can my son recover the security deposit from his old apartment?

If the community has a landlord/tenant ordinance, that should be reviewed. There may be an office to contact concerning enforcement. There are...