I was unable to attend my Cook County Civil Appeal Date of Return (yesterday) to defend my vehicle forfeiture

You should contact the State's Attorney's office responsible for intiating the forfeiture. You should promptly go to the Circuit Clerk's office...

My fiance passed away in Oct . , left no will . He owns a boat that is titled . I want to be able to sell .

If the boat was titled solely in your fiance's name at the time he passed, you will need to go to your local Secretary of State's Office and...

Technically, you will need to terminate her tenancy ( you will have to evict her if she doesn't voluntarily leave). Unless you had an oral...

Creditors have been taking money from my bank account. If I close this account and open a new one at a different bank, can

The creditor's ability to take money from your account without a judgment is only lawfully accomplished with your express permission. I understand...

Who is responsible for fixing my ceiling?

WIthout reviewing your condo association agreement, it is difficult to tell who is responsible. If you are uncertain and are going to attempt to...

How do I as a parent go about getting a power of attorney for my deceased son. I am currently trying to file his taxes .

You do not need a power of attorney. A power of attorney is not effective in Illinois upon death and cannot be signed by the decedent. You need...

Can I returned the vehicle to the dealership?

It doesnt sound like the vehicle you purchased was a "lemon". Unless the dealer explictly stated or warranted that the vehicle was free from...

I put an order of protection against the father of my child for harassment. Will I have a public defender at the court date?

While you are not entitled to a court-appointed attorney, you can be assisted by a Victim's Advocate at your hearing, who can provide support to...

I assume the letter the SOS has requested must be given under oath or verification. Your answer must therefore be truthful. If it was truly a...

If my spouse voids the SOL can creditors sue him/her as well as me?

Since you did not make the actual payment, the statute of limitations was not "reset". You personally cannot be held accountable for the debt. ...