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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 
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
his girlfriend with me and is now not allowing me into the bar.
I am investigating claims that an attorney known to me by only a last name, Tate, has been acting in some way as my attorney for alleged financial matters. It has been alleged that this attorney, probably from IL, had gained control of an alleged inheritance in the form of a $15 million trust fund... View More
Dash cam unsupported due to it being turned away to not record its proper position and falsely denied body cam being equipped as it should worn for proof as to it being kept from case by the officer.when there was not even a crime committed by the individual since the individual was clear to go... View More
Are all 3 points of argument criteria and requirements? Or is only one point of argument to be chosen and focused upon? And then how far do I go into detail in solidifying my argument? I mean if the entire arrest was unlawful and the officer literally did everything imaginable wrong as far as... View More
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answered on Dec 3, 2024
Although local practices can vary, in general, the petition itself is just a check the box exercise. Then you file a supporting legal memorandum as a separate document. In your case, it also sounds like you should also be filing a motion to suppress.
To be honest with you, the chances... View More
Friend of mine fell asleep at a stoplight. He was detained by police and given a breathalyzer test. The results were negative. The jail attempted to do a blood draw but either couldn't do it for lack of qualified staff or some öther reason. My friend then asked for a blood test at his own... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2024
This question should be posted for KY lawyers.................................................
Brother has filed an claim for ejectment and wants me to leave my place of home .I hv lived on this property for ten yrs and held primary resident holder continuously I also paid the deceased 5000 dollars in August of 22 for the 2 acres I occupy of the 48.3 total acres of property that I have... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
Receipt is not a deed, and sounds like rent. If you are also an heir, then counterclaim for a Sale For Partition.
After foreclosure, tenants not parties to foreclosure and no notice to lis pendens. Previous owners to mortgage never found. Tenants of 5 years on property. Day of eviction order, clearly are loading up their belongings and in process of moving but don't have everything out yet, landlord... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2024
In Illinois, landlords must follow specific procedures when evicting tenants, even after a foreclosure. If you were evicted without proper notice regarding your personal property, the landlord may not have the right to dispose of your belongings immediately. Typically, landlords are required to... View More
I bought my car 8 years ago and refinanced 4 years ago. Recently I began having problems and wanted to trade in and found out I had a salvaged title and car is worthless and I had no idea that I had a salvaged title.
The company I refinanced with has two titles somehow, one is blank other... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Discovering that your car has a rebuilt title after years of ownership can be frustrating and disheartening. Since you were not informed about the title status when you purchased or refinanced the vehicle, there may be grounds to pursue action.... View More
I went all the way to New York to pick him up just to get turned away empty-handed I don't believe they followed due process and my parental rights have been violated
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answered on Oct 6, 2024
If you believe your civil rights and parental rights have been violated, it’s important to take action to protect those rights. You may want to gather all relevant documents and any evidence showing that your rights were not respected or that due process was not followed. This could include court... View More
I was recently fired. Before getting fired I had reached out to my employer and asked if they could meet with me in private as I was concerned about my safety giving the nature of things I wanted to discuss. Not only did they tell the manager I wanted to meet with them they also told her to discuss... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
I'm really sorry you're experiencing this. In many regions, it's illegal to terminate someone specifically because of their mental health issues. Your employer may have violated laws that protect against workplace discrimination.
It's important to keep records of all... View More
My middle daughter got pulled over exactly 1 week ago and got a ticket for not having car insurance. My husband heard a knock at the door. When he answered it he didn't see anyone so he went outside and saw the cop right up to our kitchen window peeking in, watching myself and my youngest... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
Week later is not unusual. But an arrest a week later he comes to arrest her, after he has already issued the citation? That is very odd. In fact, arresting someone for an no insurance ticket is strange. If I were you, I would have a conversation with the chief of police for the department.
I purchased a home in Zion on 06/29/22. I moved there on 08/14/22. I had a lemon thrown at me and a locksmith by neighbors the second day I moved in. I went to the police station immediately after it happened and they wouldn't let me file a report nor would they speak to my neighbors.... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2024
It sounds like you’ve been through a lot, and it’s understandable that you’d want to take legal action after facing such harassment and lack of support. Suing the city can be difficult, but it’s not impossible if you believe their negligence or mishandling of the situation led to harm.... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2024
In most workplaces, recording video and audio without notifying employees can be a legal issue, but it depends on where you are. Laws regarding surveillance vary by country, state, and even local regulations. In many places, it's required to inform employees if they are being recorded,... View More
I currently am ProSe in a Federal Title VII Discrimination case against my employer. I have also charged them with harassment and retaliation. They have over 500 employees. As we are starting discovery I am contemplating sending a settlement demand. Their discriminatory actions and the behavior... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
In a Title VII case in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (USDC-IL), the amount you can demand for compensatory damages, including emotional distress, is subject to statutory caps under federal law. For an employer with over 500 employees, the maximum cap for combined... View More
I was sentenced to huber an was being charged huber fees but was not entitled to any of the permission one is entitled to when granted huber an sat in a straight time unit for my entire sentence. The sheriff modified the huber law at his will an discretion an it's not within his powers as it... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It sounds like you may have grounds to pursue a lawsuit based on potential civil rights violations related to how the county jail handled your Huber sentence and funds. If you were sentenced to Huber and were charged fees for it but not allowed any of the privileges or freedoms typically granted... View More
based on federal question, fraud in the court, and violations of my constitutionally protected rights.
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
When filing a writ of review in a DCFS case involving child welfare and neglect, you should request declaratory relief that asserts the court's actions or decisions violated your federally protected rights. You might ask the court to declare that the proceedings were conducted in violation of... View More
Over the past two years at this job, I didn’t take any paid vacation, wasn’t given paid sick leave when I was ill or injured, and was only paid my regular hourly rate for overtime. Additionally, I had to make deliveries with the truck when others were unavailable, and I couldn’t use my... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You have legal rights regarding unpaid vacation, sick leave, overtime pay, and unsafe working conditions. Federal and state labor laws protect your right to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a week. If you were not paid properly for those extra hours, you may be entitled to back... View More
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