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0 Answers | Asked in Probate for Illinois on
Q: I'd like to get help for a friend in Ghana. Her husband died in IL. How can I help her make a claim on his estate?

I have first hand knowledge and pictures of Faustina Mame Ekua Assan's time living with Carl Joseph Vanderpohl. I also have copies of all her documents, including marriage license, if that would help her case. They were married in a civil ceremony in Morris, IL (Grundy County) on 10-17-2014,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Illinois on
Q: The city is giving me there runaround regarding a repair to a post. I've fixed but they refuse to provide info on status

I've repaired using the parts requested they lied in court stating they inspected and did not. They refuse to provide written documentation as to what the problem is. I had to battle them for FoIA docs.

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Illinois on
Q: Can the trust of a deceased person receive beneficiary money? Doesn’t a beneficiary need to be alive?

My Sister died 3 years ago without a will, never married, no children. Her estate was never settled. Next of kin was my mother, she died 6 months ago with a will in trust. Since I am now next of kin to my sister I have become the executor to settle her estate. Is my mother’s estate entitled to a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Illinois on
Q: Landlord has stated in a phone conversation with my disabled vet husband,that he will be sending a 30 eviction notice.

the landlord was stating the reason to my husband for cause of the eviction is that, I the wife had disagreeing words with him and that he was offended by it. He also stated that mailed rent payment to his out of state residence had on occasions have been delayed, but that he did received them... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Information on my in laws ticket is completely wrong. Is this grounds for dismissal in court? Includes DOB/ eye colr etc

My wife was pulled over last night for going 14 mph over posted limit. When pulled over two other squad cars surrounded the car exiting the vehicle all inspecting the car with no probable cause. My sister and mother in law were both in the car at the time. My mother in law was cited for not wearing... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Illinois on
Q: Question about real estate, I ended up signing a contract I didn't or don't feel like i should have had too

Ok, So I wanted to list a home. I contacted a realtor. They came saw the property told me a good listing price after i had explained what I had invested in the property. I thought it was sort of low and asked if maybe it was a tactic to bring more offers. They stated a few times they thought it was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Illinois on
Q: What does this mean 223 - PDO: Dangerous

I looked it up and basically says something about an order of protection was already violated but there was never an order of protection in place

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Illinois on
Q: What will happens to me?

I was put under court supervision in cook county for speeding as a part of a plea deal to reduce my charge to a petty offense. I was just pulled over for speeding while under this and do not know what will happen.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: Cannabis use and child custody during divorce
Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Dec 16, 2024

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Illinois on
Q: How do I get help filing a Qildro after my divorce has been finalized.

My ex said he had completed it and it was a lie. I was advised to get the Qildro started on my end. But I have no idea how to do that.

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Dec 16, 2024

Bring your divorce judgment to a family law lawyer for assistance. This is not a DIY project.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Rights and Probate for Illinois on
Q: Grandpaw lied saying he was names executor. No will or probate. can't afford to pay a lawyer upfront. Please advise

1.uncle died no will, never married and no children, no living siblings, at the time of passing next of kin would have been his dad,my grandpa. The probate court has never been petitioned. My grandfather lied to police that he was executor. My grandfather and his girlfriend helped themselves to the... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Dec 14, 2024

An executor has to get letters of office from the court to take action on the uncle's estate. If there was no probate, there were no letters of office. That means nobody legally relied on any allegations grandpa made. No bank or court would have relied on such assertions. So the uncle must... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Small Claims for Illinois on
Q: Can I sue my mechanic for failing to perform proper diagnostics and failing to honor the warranty they gave me?

I have proof they failed to do the proper pre and post installation diagnostics, I have proof they did not try at all to repair my car when I brought it back two more times for the same issue, and now they are claiming they simply cannot figure out what is wrong and the 12 month warranty will not... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability for Illinois on
Q: If I purchase a product that gave me a severe allergic reaction, and blisters etc, a product that is supposed to be safe

For all skin types. And it’s not the same product shown on the company’s website. Do I have a potential claim

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 16, 2024

An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible you could have a claim, from a textbook standpoint. But from a PRACTICAL standpoint, a fundamental issue would be the nature and severity of damages you suffered. I hope you are okay. However, if... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: felony defendant was ordered to do a fitness review in which was resulted to be unfit to stand trial

Now Prosecutor has ordered defendant to be sent for evaluation again at Dhs is this some thing that the defendant has to do as this has been 800 days I’ve been dealing with this mess along with another one that should’ve been joined together with this case, but for some reason, I’m having to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Banking for Illinois on
Q: Need help recovering safe deposit contents of my father's who has been dead since 2005 and my mother who passed in 2014.

I have a question regarding a safe deposit box in the name of my deceased father. He passed away in 2005 and my mother in 2014. The house and other properties have gone through probate years ago, with myself, brother, and sister as beneficiaries. I could continue to pay the annual fee to keep... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Illinois on
Q: I changed my mind in less than 24 hours about my pet being surrendered, but the place will not give it back

We wanted to find a new home for our bunny and wanted to carefully choose a new family for her. We reached out to the Indiana House Rabbit Society who told us to come to an adoption event. When we arrived, there was no adoption event, they took the rabbit and dismissed us with information that no... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Illinois on
Q: Is this considered employment discrimination?

Hello: Back in September of 2023 I was injured at work. As of now, I'm still on work restrictions. Back in June of this year, every employee was due for a raise. Everyone but myself received the raise. When I brought it up to my admin, she said "You were accidentally missed, we will fix... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Public Benefits and Small Claims for Illinois on
Q: Can I be denied entry into a bar if the general manager had relations with me while on the clock and cheated on

his girlfriend with me and is now not allowing me into the bar.

Q: A company disassembled a bench in my yard and used the materials for repairs to my home, as well as other things.

I'm looking for help to steer me on the right path against (a company I will not name here). I filed a complaint about (them) with BBB (Better Business Bureau), and the BBB says that their company was involuntarily dissolved in August of this year. The quote they provided me was on October... View More

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