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My father passed away,my stepmother says he left us children nothing,why would she need my SS#?

Henry's answer | Answered on May 19, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. I do not see why they would need your social security number without filling you in on the purpose. Life insurance (or...

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I work for the VA, my supervisor intentionally hit me with a door which caused injury to my elbow. Can I sue him personally?

Henry's answer | Answered on May 19, 2019

You can and likely would prevail, but actually collecting anything is the question. Insurance probably does not apply in these circumstances and...

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Looking for an estate lawyer

Henry's answer | Answered on May 16, 2019

I am sorry for the family's loss. It would be advisable for your cousin to retain a probate attorney practicing regularly in the county in which...

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I want to sell my 1/6 share of Illinois farmland to one of the other owners. He also owns 1/6 of the farm.

Henry's answer | Answered on May 13, 2019

No, there is not anything that would compel you to give him a discount. Your transaction is purely a matter of negotiation. He probably has...

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My husband has recently passed . How do I remove his name on the deed to our home and put my daughters name on it with mine ?

Henry's answer | Answered on May 10, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. While the background should be better explored in a consultation with a reputable estate-planning attorney, other...

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I don't have a will, POA, etc. Do I need a lawyer for this.

Henry's answer | Answered on May 10, 2019

I have had several occasions to review estate planning documents completed without the assistance of an attorney. Each one of them had issues. In...

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Hi my fiancées grandmother is giving us a house that’s in foreclosure is there anyway we can save it ?

Henry's answer | Answered on May 07, 2019

Ideally, if the equity is there and you can finance the property, you would go that route. Otherwise, you should meet with an experienced real...

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Do I have legal rights to my moms properties ?

Henry's answer | Answered on May 07, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. This will require more analysis than is possible with the facts given. In any of these scenarios, keep in mind whether...

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My mother passed away earlier this year. She did no have have a will . Her husband passed 3 years ago, she only has 2 sons. ?

Henry's answer | Answered on May 07, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. In these circumstances, work with an Illinois attorney experienced in both probate and real estate. My anticipation,...

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I am being held to the previous owner's real estate taxes. How do I get out of this situation?

Henry's answer | Answered on May 06, 2019

If all was handled as is customary, you received a credit at your closing reducing the amount of "cash to close" you were required to pay at that...

Henry Repay's Answers (2725)

My father passed away,my stepmother says he left us children nothing,why would she need my SS#?

I work for the VA, my supervisor intentionally hit me with a door which caused injury to my elbow. Can I sue him personally?

Looking for an estate lawyer

I want to sell my 1/6 share of Illinois farmland to one of the other owners. He also owns 1/6 of the farm.

My husband has recently passed . How do I remove his name on the deed to our home and put my daughters name on it with mine ?

I don't have a will, POA, etc. Do I need a lawyer for this.

Hi my fiancées grandmother is giving us a house that’s in foreclosure is there anyway we can save it ?

Do I have legal rights to my moms properties ?

My mother passed away earlier this year. She did no have have a will . Her husband passed 3 years ago, she only has 2 sons. ?

I am being held to the previous owner's real estate taxes. How do I get out of this situation?