From your description, while this a bad outcome, it does not clearly outline the actions your attorney committed. If you are seeking to have...

Your sister is in serious trouble both legally and personally. Clearly, she sounds like an addict. If the opportunity arises she should take...

I think the other teacher meant HIPPA which is a strict confidentiality law protecting health, mental health, and disability. All parties to the...

You do not say if this is Illinois or another state. In Illinois, if there is what is called a Founded Allegation. With that DCFS may move...

Your husband first needs to get a copy of the will filed with Cook County and determine if a probate case was filed. In Illinois where an estate...

A better solution would be to do what is called a transfer on death deed. This takes the matter out of probate, avoids gift tax issues, eliminates...

Legally, what is the amount that my sister (POA) would be required to sell my deceased mothers vehicle for?

The first step is to get the form for change of title from the Illinois Sec. of State to remove the decedent from the title. This can be done by...

This can be treated as an advance on the bequest thus with the court's order allowing you to withhold the payment in the amount equal to the debt. ...

Can one person on somebody's WI'll be everythang , everyone meaning power of attorney ,codicils, advance directory ?

It is essential to avoid issues of presumed undue influence that your father make these arrangements without your assistance. Ideally this means...

Will I owe inheritance tax, and how do I handle the required reporting now required when I cash the check?

The estate is the party that would owe inheritance tax. You would only owe if you are functioning as an executor. The beneficiary never is...