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Can I sell a house with a mechanic's lien that is still in litigation?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 08, 2018

Your closing attorney should be able to connect with the title company concerning an underwriting decision on this. Provided you have equity and...

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Can you owe more than property sells for? What would I need to do next?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 06, 2018

I am sorry for your losses. It would be worth covering additional details and thinking through the options. Your question, "Can you owe more...

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Can a wife be held responsible for credit card debt in husband's name in Illinois?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 04, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Generally, one spouse will not be held responsible for the individual debts of the other except in the case of...

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How is inheritance and retirement money divided in Illinois in a divorce?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 03, 2018

I believe you will get better responses in the divorce and separation category and I have changed that for you. I am sorry you are going through...

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Father died without a will but owned a house in his name only. What are my rights as the daughter from a previous marriage.

Henry's answer | Answered on July 31, 2018

If it is clear that the title was held solely in your father's name, then upon his passing you would have had a fractional interest. The time that...

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What happens to my father's home when he dies if he's still married to my stepmother?? Illinois here

Henry's answer | Answered on July 19, 2018

I suggest a consultation to better cover the facts and be advised (might be possible to initially cover the details in a telephone consultation). ...

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How can I get a judgement removed from title with out paying it off??

Henry's answer | Answered on July 19, 2018

More facts are needed. If there has not been any action since 2008, your closing attorney should be able to have the underwriter at the title...

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What can I do if the executor of my father's will will not call me back with the name of his attorney so I can see the will.

Henry's answer | Answered on July 14, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Begin by checking with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the county in which your father lived. The will is required...

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Does my father have to pay back my mothers credit card debt in her name only after she died?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 14, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. To avoid a concern years down the road, a consultation with a local probate attorney is highly recommended, but your...

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Which are the procedures without conflicts and misunderstandings to be able to get the house keys?

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. This looks to be a variation on your question previously posted. From what you are saying, your mother is the only one...

Henry Repay's Answers (2725)

Can I sell a house with a mechanic's lien that is still in litigation?

Can you owe more than property sells for? What would I need to do next?

Can a wife be held responsible for credit card debt in husband's name in Illinois?

How is inheritance and retirement money divided in Illinois in a divorce?

Father died without a will but owned a house in his name only. What are my rights as the daughter from a previous marriage.

What happens to my father's home when he dies if he's still married to my stepmother?? Illinois here

How can I get a judgement removed from title with out paying it off??

What can I do if the executor of my father's will will not call me back with the name of his attorney so I can see the will.

Does my father have to pay back my mothers credit card debt in her name only after she died?

Which are the procedures without conflicts and misunderstandings to be able to get the house keys?