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Living in home with owner since 2014. Verbal agreement to be her caretaker and pay utilities and upkeep of home. All utilities in her name but paid out of my bank account. Notarized letter of residency w/ mine and her signature for schools for my children to attend each year. She passed away... View More 
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answered on Apr 13, 2020
According to your own recitation of the facts, the verbal agreement was premised, at least in part, on you being her caretaker. Now that she is deceased, the verbal agreement to stay and serve as her caretaker is ended. You have the option of either vacating or negotiation a rental agreement... View More
We agreed to sell the house property in Moline at the time if the divorce,(08/09/2012). Included was a clause in the divorce degree that he would pay me rent if home wan NOT sold with in a 2 year period, by 08/09/2014. He has not sold the home or paid me any rent. He is still residing in the home... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2020
You need to file a Petition for Rule to Show Cause as to why he should not be held in contempt of court for violating the judgment. There are two issues . The first is that he failed to sell the house within the two year period. The second is that he failed to pay you the rent. This pleading should... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2020
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The judge and told me that already been sold and I tried to contest the shell but he didn't care
answered on Feb 19, 2020
It isn't clear what your question is. I suggest you make an appointment with a lawyer so her or she can figure out your question and what to do about it.
answered on Feb 6, 2020
Yes. You need to talk to an Illinois attorney about filing what is called a partition action.
My mother and Grandfather were on the deed to the home. Both passed over 7 years ago. My father-in-law (mother's husband by law) was not on the deed or successor and stayed in the home which was not an issue. He passed 10 months ago and the home is now vacant. My mother wrote her wishes down... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2020
The answer to your question is far too long and complex for this means of communication. Make an appointment with a lawyer who handles estates. Bring all the documents you can find that are related to the situation to the appointment for the lawyer to review.
Can she change his will and sell the house herself ? They only had one son, my father and he is deceased also.
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answered on Jan 23, 2020
If the entire interest in the house was owned by your grandfather at the time of his death, and if he left it to you and your sister in his will, then it should already be titled in your name and your sister's name. If it is not, then either it was not in fact left to you and your sister or... View More
My father in law passed away (in IL) over thirty days ago. In the original will it stated his home was to be sold and split among the heirs. A couple months prior to his passing he stated he wanted my husband to have the home, which my husband agreed to (it is not paid off). My husbands name was... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
When you state that your husband's name was added to the deed, what exactly do you mean. As a general principle, the will governs the disposition of the decedents property as that property exists at the time of death. If your father-in-law conveyed and properly recorded the deed of conveyance... View More
I feel that I was misclassified as an independent contractor in the first place but I know things get blurry in the realm of real estate: does this change anything? I also believe that I was terminated on grounds that were discriminatory and retaliatory but I am unfamiliar with my rights since I... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
You're asking the right questions. The problem is that you need to schedule an appointment with a lawyer well-versed in employment law who can develop the information necessary to answer them by speaking with you. No one can provide you useful advice on the scant information provided.... View More
Realtor says I still have to sell.
answered on Jan 20, 2020
Generally, real estate sales contracts require the seller to deliver good and merchantable title to the buyer, which means conveying title clear of liens. It sounds like there is a lien that you would like to challenge. You should discuss the lien with the attorney representing you with the... View More
Her house should be valued at upwards of 200k. I cant find anywhere online of anyone paying 30k to inherit a home? Is this true? Is there any scenario at all where she would have to pay that much money to get a home or is she lying?
answered on Jan 18, 2020
One scenario might be that your grandmother had a mortgage on the home which had a $30,000 balance remaining
due at the time of her death.
Paid it off After we were married does it make a difference like I said I have all receipts and it's only in my name he's never even paid property taxes an is there no law about abandonment
answered on Jan 15, 2020
If it has never been titled in his name, then it should be considered marital property by the court from what you have alleged.
My parents were divorced when I was 14. However, my dad came back in our life at one point. He offered to put down half the down payment for a purchase of a condo in my mom’s name in 2007 as a redemption and to help me through college. Both my mom and dad put down $140000 for a $305000 condo. My... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2020
If the condo was solely in your mother's name, and if the 2012 deed to which you refer was recorded in the Recorder's Office, then you are entitled to 50% of the net proceeds if it is sold. If the deed wasn't recorded or doesn't get recorded, you need to talk to a lawyer ASAP.
Fences are not allowed. Trees were 25 plus feet tall and now looking at busy road is not desirable, not safe, and devalues property. Will cost a fortune to replace. Homes here are $ 1 million on one acre lots and it looks terrible. Can I get them to pay to replace?
answered on Jan 15, 2020
You need to find out whether the trees were in the right of way for the busy road you describe. If they were, IDOT's action is defensible; if they were not, IDOT's action is inappropriate. The value of your home is irrelevant in this situation.
His name is on nothing he work for cash only I have W-2s he left me got incarcerated for a year and he still is not living in the home he has many vehicles on property and I don't see him and vehicles are open titles can I get rid of them? &
my home is paid off and we're... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2020
The only grounds that you can use for a divorce in Illinois are irreconcilable differences. You should not dispose of any property. Wait until you have a court order regarding the property. If the house is titled in only your name and you acquired it prior to your marriage, it should be considered... View More
I escrow my homeowners insurance and my mortgage company didn’t pay my homeowners insurance and now I have a leak in my kitchen. I tried resolving the issue with my mortgage company but they are not being responsive. What can I do? They still have not paid my homeowners insurance and have not... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2020
Gather all the paperwork involving your situation and take it to an attorney. It's likely the mortgage company can be persuaded to do the right thing, or sued if they don't.
As far as I know there is no will & I was the executive on his life insurance which I split in half with my brother.
answered on Jan 6, 2020
There are too many details left out of your question to determine what the answer is. You should meet with a lawyer licensed to practice law in the state where the house is located. During the appointment the lawyer will get these details and should be able to give you good advice.
Can I severe the joint tenancy by putting my share in a family trust? Must the three owners be notified of this step?
answered on Nov 19, 2019
This question should be answered by a lawyer licensed in Wisconsin. Those of us licensed in Illinois can provide you an answer if the real estate was located here, but laws vary from state to state and should not rashly assume the answer is the same in Wisconsin.
I'm in the process of buying a piece of land and when looking over the aerial map and going out to the location it looks as though the existing neighbors has put a shed on the line if not over the property line. As a new owner can I say something about it?
answered on Nov 8, 2019
That depends on a number of factors which need to be explored in a conversation with a lawyer experienced in such problems. For example:
1. Has an easement allowing the shed to cross the line been recorded? If so, is the shed within the legal description provided in the easement?... View More
what is the homestead exemption in illinois if there is 4 names on the deed? I know illinois allows $15,000 for single and $30,000 for married, but it doesnt really specify for too much of anything else
answered on Oct 26, 2019
735 ILCS 5/12-901 provides that "If 2 or more individuals own property that is exempt as a homestead, the value of the exemption of each individual may not exceed his or her proportionate share of $30,000 based upon percentage of ownership." This Section further provides that it" is... View More
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