I am sorry for your loss. Wills do not expire, so unless something changed, such as marriage or divorce, the will may be just fine. The will should...

What should I expect to happen on the day of court? Should I be prepared to tell all of my situation to the judge?

Rather than discuss details on a public forum such as this, you should hire a criminal defense attorney, and speak only to him or her about your case.

Are there any rights to protect me?

Unfortunately, your landlord is entitled to the rent when it is due, even if the rent money is stolen from you. It is not clear how late you will...

Do I have any rights?

Unfortunately, your landlord is entitled to the rent when it is due, even if the rent money is stolen from you. It is not clear how late you will...

Will adding or eliminating "without prejudice" make a difference either way?

Those are magic words. Dismissing something "with prejudice" means final, the end, no do-overs. By contrast, "without prejudice" means the person...

Can I sue my Lawyer

Your question brings up more questions than answers. What sort of a transaction was this? Real estate? A business? An item of personal property?...

Do I need to register my company with the State of Illinois?

If you are conducting business in Illinois, your entity needs to be authorized to do so. Your best bet would be to contact a business law attorney...

How do i go about getting outside legal help with this situation? What are the fees?

It is not entirely clear what the problem might be. In any event, if you are looking for an attorney to discuss this in more detail, you will need...

Why would the bank allow just even one check to go through knowing that the funds were not there?

There must be a bit more to the situation. If she simply deposited them and did nothing more, she would not owe the bank any money. Did she spend...

It is not clear if you are planning to enter into an agreement for deed or you already have done so. In either case, you should have an attorney...