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Q: How to verify a will and transfer house ownership after aunt's passing?
My aunt recently passed away in Augusta, Georgia, and I am trying to determine if she had a will or named me as a beneficiary. Some family members are talking about selling her house to settle debts, but they are not sharing any information with me. How can I verify if a will exists, understand my... View More 
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Tyler Comer
answered on Sep 11, 2026
answered on Sep 11, 2026
I would advise consulting with a probate attorney. You may also contact or visit the probate court in the county where your aunt resided to determine whether a will was filed with the court. In Georgia, if someone passes away without a valid will, their estate is generally distributed according to... View More
Q: Should I hire a lawyer if my husband is claiming my properties in a divorce?
In my divorce proceedings in Illinois, my husband has an attorney, and I'm considering whether I also need legal representation. Initially, I intended for us to simply divorce and go our separate ways. However, he is now attempting to claim my two houses, which are solely in my name, along... View More
Rebecca LaRocque
answered on Sep 11, 2026
answered on Sep 11, 2026
Yes. Consult and, if possible, retain an Illinois divorce lawyer promptly. When the other spouse has counsel and is seeking an interest in two houses and other assets, the financial stakes and procedural risks are substantial. Do not sign an agreement, deed, refinance document, or property-related... View More
Q: How to obtain free help for alimony in Illinois from an abusive spouse?
I'm seeking guidance on how to obtain free legal help to secure alimony from my husband, who has been very abusive. We are in Illinois, and I haven't initiated any legal proceedings yet. I need to understand what steps I should take to request alimony and any available resources or... View More
Rebecca LaRocque
answered on Sep 11, 2026
answered on Sep 11, 2026
In Illinois, “alimony” is called maintenance. You generally request it as part of a divorce, legal-separation, or other qualifying family-law case—not through a separate informal request. After starting the case, you can ask the court for temporary maintenance while the case is pending. The... View More
Q: Can I sue for being recorded without consent after a volunteer event?
I was recorded without my consent after managing volunteers at a volunteering event organized through the Mobilize website. The recording was posted online, and I am concerned that this could potentially lead to me losing my job. I haven't had any interactions with the person who recorded me.... View More
Corey Scott Gomel
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answered on Sep 11, 2026
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answered on Sep 11, 2026
Based on your description of what happened, you do not have a cause of action for unauthorized recording. In general, you do not have an expectation of privacy when you are in public (and being at a volunteer event with other people around is considered being in public). If the recording (and... View More
Q: Can a nephew legally sell my deceased mother's house if I'm still alive?
I am the daughter of a deceased woman who owned a house in Tennessee. Her nephew is attempting to sell her house, but I am concerned about whether he has the legal right to do so. I haven't been able to locate her will or deeds, and I'm unsure if there is a probate process in effect. Her... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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answered on Sep 11, 2026
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answered on Sep 11, 2026
Under Tennessee law, title to real property vests immediately at death — either in the heirs (if there's no will covering it) or in the beneficiaries named in a valid will (Tenn. Code Ann. § 31-2-103). That means, as of right now, her nephew has no legal authority to sell the house unless... View More
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