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Q: Is it possible to track and prosecute for a misrouted Direct Express card?
I had an issue with my Direct Express card being turned off, and a replacement was routed to South Florida without my knowledge. Luckily, I canceled it before any money was placed on the card and requested a new one via priority mail. I'm concerned about the security of the delivery and... View More 
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Sep 8, 2026
answered on Sep 8, 2026
Your concern about the misrouted Direct Express card touches on identity theft protections under Florida law, specifically Florida Statute 817.568, which makes it a crime to fraudulently use or possess another person's identifying information, including financial account access devices like... View More
Q: Why can't a wife be estate administrator in Illinois?
Why is a wife not allowed to serve as the administrator of her deceased husband's estate in Illinois, particularly if she doesn't have an attorney to represent her? There was no mention of a will, and it's unclear why the court would make such a decision. What can be done to... View More
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Peter M. LaSorsa
answered on Sep 8, 2026
answered on Sep 8, 2026
Without a will she is not automatically named the executer of the estate. If the husband died intestate (without a will), a surviving spouse has the top statutory priority under Illinois law to petition the probate court to act as the estate's administrator. The matter is now in probate... View More
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Q: What legal actions can a former hotel General Manager in Illinois pursue for illegal surveillance, paycheck threats, tax fraud, and harassment by the employer?
I recently resigned as a hotel General Manager in Illinois after experiencing multiple illegal practices by the owner, who is located out-of-state. Despite successfully improving the property's revenue, several concerning issues arose: Illegal Audio Surveillance: The owner installed a camera... View More
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Peter M. LaSorsa
answered on Sep 8, 2026
answered on Sep 8, 2026
First, there is no expectation of privacy in the workplace and an employer can put cameras in all areas except the bathroom--the office is the owners property not yours.
If you believe the owners wives SS was used to help defraud the government you can contact the IRS and let them know.... View More
Q: Can a loan be recovered by an estate after the lender's death?
My father loaned money to my nephew to buy a house, but the house was lost in his divorce. My father has since passed away, and the loan was supposed to be repaid to his estate. I was unaware of these details until caring for my father before he passed. The estate has not been finalized, and... View More
Bryan R. Bagdady
answered on Sep 8, 2026
answered on Sep 8, 2026
I agree with Mr. LaSorsa and would suggest you speak with the probate attorney. That person is responsible to collect assets of the estate and this sounds like an asset. Keep in mind that certain agreements must be supported by a writing in order to be collectible. Your facts are not sufficiently... View More
Q: Can a loan be recovered by an estate after the lender's death?
My father loaned money to my nephew to buy a house, but the house was lost in his divorce. My father has since passed away, and the loan was supposed to be repaid to his estate. I was unaware of these details until caring for my father before he passed. The estate has not been finalized, and... View More
Rebecca LaRocque
answered on Sep 17, 2026
answered on Sep 17, 2026
Yes, a genuine unpaid loan can be collected by your father’s estate after his death. The fact that your nephew later lost the house in a divorce does not, by itself, erase a personal obligation to repay the loan. It may matter only if the loan was secured by the house and the divorce/foreclosure... View More
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