Do I have the right to inquire of Mom's life insurance company the details and value of her policy...and expect full disclosure?

You do not know if she has a paid up policy or, for that matter, who the beneficiaries are. While she is alive, the insurance company is not going...

My uncle died five months ago. NO will on file. My uncle owned Extensive assets ?What should I do ?

Just because somebody owned extensive assets doesn't mean anything. What counts is if there was equity. Trump has plenty of assets and he's...

Do I need to list a chapter 7 discharge from 2002 if I file chapter 7 again in 2013?

The question calls for you to list prior bankruptcies filed within 8 years. Your 2002 bankruptcy was filed more than 8 years ago and does not have...

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I wanted to know how to get a judgment taken off my record that was included in my bankruptcy.

You left out a key fact. Was the judgment entered before or after you filed bankruptcy. If before, it's there but unenforceable. If after, you...

What are the differences between ch 7 and ch 13 bankruptcy and how do I know which is for me? What are the pros and cons of each

The permutations on all the different variables are too numerous to discuss here. Your case is why there are bankruptcy attorneys. Go see one.

How long after marriage should you wait to try and do a stepparent adoption in Illinois?

Assuming the step-dad has been with the child for a while, there is no reason to wait to file for adoption. Since the father has had no contact for...

When should probate be closed?

The easiest and quickest way to get something done is to schedule a court hearing on status of case. This way he will have to tell the judge what...

How do hold accountable a biased GAL?

The court appointed the GAL to represent the best interests of the child(ren). The GAL filed reports and gave testimony. You had a right to...

I got married before my divorce was final is my marriage void

In Illinois, your new marriage was void until you were divorced at which time it became valid with your marriage date becoming the date of the...

Your "fixing" the will probably void it. Illinois has certain rules for drafting valid wills. They do not include the testator making changes...