Is there anything we can do

There are several statutes involved that might be helpful but it all starts with your contract. Did you have an agreement in writing? That is the...

How does a business go about filing a mechanic's lien on a car a customer is refusing to pay for or pick up?

Attorney Moens is correct. What the law calls a "mechanics lien" really refers to construction or other improvements to real estate, not auto...

Want to find will and contest to the extent possible

Perhaps he did not write a new will and the CA will is his last. If he died in NM, you may wish to contact an attorney there and look into the...

Is this enforceable in a will?

Illinois has a law called the "Disposition of Remains Act" (see link). Basically it says that you can express your wishes regarding cremation in a...

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What type of lawyer do I need?

If your father died intestate, unmarried and you are his only child, then you will need to go through probate but the real estate (and entire...

Look at the POA document itself for the answer. If it is a statutory "short form," immediately preceding the names of the successor agents (your...

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If it's incorporated, it is likely a not for profit corporation under the NFP Act, so that and the Condo Act are both relevant. Generally...

Should I file this with FMCSA first? Do I need to wait before filing a claim?

I agree that the contract is the starting point and its language is key. However, with transport claims for damaged or lost items, federal law...

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

The Illinois LLC Act governs the question of whether a foreign LLC must be registered in IL. I agree with my colleagues that the answer is "yes"...

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Can I stop an estate from selling land willed to me?

I agree with my colleagues, you should meet with an attorney right away. It's not clear whether your father in law had a trust or not; that...