My brother is the executor of my parents estate. He is incompetent to take care of the estate. I am the successor.

Carol, if he cannot handle it or is truly incompetent, then yes it makes sense to have a doctor write a statement. I am reluctant to accept a...

To cure late rent payments, would a change to a month to month lease or renewal of one year lease be the best plan?

Absolutely, it is apples and oranges. Whether you decide to change the rental periods in the future is unrelated to his being a chronic late...

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I was given a summons to appear in court. Is it better for me to contact the attorney to settle out of court?

A bad settlement is always better than a trial. Call the attorney and explain the time was too short to respond and get together the money and you...

How can I recognize the '"original" note?

And it is why most attorneys ONLY use blue or non-black ink so that an original can easily be spotted.

Does the plaintiff have to show up for an OP hiring date?

Plaintiff is probably not the title you mean. I attach a helpful publication that will explain the Order of Protection process in Illinois. She...

The definition of insolvency is debt that exceeds your assets. But many taxpayers find that difficult to quantify. So the IRS has a handy worksheet...

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I am a server who needs answers about the way my employer pays us, if it is legal, how to handle the taxes, and what to do...

You need to see an employment attorney because none of this is right. The DLSE [Dept of Labor Standards Enforcement] is your first trip. A...

What kind of fees are involved in retitling a house left to heirs in a will?

You may be in no hurry to sell the house but you should get title into your names because insurance is a problem for one thing. You do not have an...

I have a 16 year old cousin that has been kicked out of her parents house. She wants to live with me. How do I make this happen?

If the Father will consent, you can have him sign Guardianship papers for the child. I attach a link in your state that will direct you. Are you...

I want to sign over temporary gaurdianship to my sons grandmother, do I need to go to court to do this?

Be sure what you are signing and doing before you do it. Work out a plan with your Mother in Law for regular visitation and staying in your Son's...