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Q: Can I move out of my parents' house at 18 in Illinois?
Can I legally move out of my parents' house in Illinois as soon as I turn 18?
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 11, 2026
answered on Jul 11, 2026
An Illinois attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The short answer is "yes," based on the age of majority in your state. A family law attorney could advise further on things such as moving out under such circumstances could potentially hurt someone who... View More 
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Q: Does a forged quitclaim deed override an existing trust in Florida?
In Florida, does a quitclaim deed executed by a person with power of attorney using a forged signature override a trust that was already established? The parties involved are family members. The trust was created before the quitclaim deed, and I have a copy of the trust.
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jul 11, 2026
answered on Jul 11, 2026
If depends upon the terms of the trust, for one thing. if the trust gave the trustee exclusive power to convey the real property described in the quitclaim deed, the alleged deed would be ineffective, whether or not it was forged.
And if you believe the deed was forged, it would be best... View More
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Q: Does a forged quitclaim deed override an existing trust in Florida?
In Florida, does a quitclaim deed executed by a person with power of attorney using a forged signature override a trust that was already established? The parties involved are family members. The trust was created before the quitclaim deed, and I have a copy of the trust.
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
A forged quitclaim deed is void under Florida law, not merely voidable, and a void instrument cannot convey title regardless of whether it was recorded or whether subsequent parties relied on it. When a power of attorney is used to execute a deed, the agent's authority is limited to actions... View More
Q: Who is responsible for a medical bill not settled in my personal injury case?
I settled my personal injury case in 2024 in New York, but one of my medical bills was not settled by my lawyer. Before the settlement, the insurance company told my lawyer that there were no liens. However, two years later, I am now receiving a bill from the doctor, who informs me that the bill... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 11, 2026
answered on Jul 11, 2026
Making an accurate assessment of what happened here could require a thorough review of your file. Without making any judgments as to what happened here, I could offer some general points to consider. You mention a personal injury case, but your post does not indicate whether it was auto, premises,... View More
Q: Who is responsible for a medical bill not settled in my personal injury case?
I settled my personal injury case in 2024 in New York, but one of my medical bills was not settled by my lawyer. Before the settlement, the insurance company told my lawyer that there were no liens. However, two years later, I am now receiving a bill from the doctor, who informs me that the bill... View More
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
Generally speaking, the injured party is responsible for paying all medical bills and satisfying any liens relating to your medical treatment. As my colleague correctly advised, if your injuries arose out of a motor vehicle crash and your no-fault is still open, you can try submitting them to the... View More
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