I may need a good lawyer in the Chicago area

[imported_Gman]

Heres the deal.

My uncle recently passed away and I need to make sure my mother's (his sister) rights to his estate are protected. My aunt is a snake and has a history of cheating my mother out of inherited property. The aunt had placed my uncle in a nursing home after he suffered some mini strokes. She had power of attorney. My uncle's wife died a long time ago and he has no kids and left no will. The way I see it is that his sisters, my aunt and mother then should split the estate 50\50 according to the law. My uncle has a house worth about $100,000. Also note that my mother is currently in a nursing home and my oldest brother has power of attorney in her affairs. Comments, suggestions....

Thanks -G

[JMJ]

Where's Alan King??......JMJ

[Pete Nice]

hey gman,
good luck on this man. my crazy aunt cookie took money that my grandmother left for my mom and me after she passed on. my aunt went and traveled and bought herself a car. the whole 9 yards. my grandmother was in a nursing home and died due to negligence. so mos. def. get on this and make sure everbody gets what they deserve. peace!

[mhd]

G- my sympathies to your family, i'm dealing with similar issues right now. check your pms

[Bold Soul]

I've watched similar issues happen in my deceased fam. Best of luck to you G.

[Leslie]

Gman, give me a day and I'll PM you with a name.

[imported_Gman]

I found out that my aunt is currently renting out the house which is located on the south side of Chicago. After doing a title search on the property I find that he is still listed as the owner so my aunt was not able to pull some trickery and get the house in her name. One thing she tried to do was after my uncle went to the nursing home she had her son move into the house and make some improvements. I was told by my brother that this was done so that her son could lay some type of claim on the house (maybe have a lien?). Her son passed away a year and a half ago.

[ October 14, 2003, 09:09 PM: Message edited by: Gman ]

[Rom]

Tennant improvements 'not contracted' by the owner do not constitute a 'mechanics' lien. Best they can do is demand reparations and deduct percentages from legal rents...anyway Gman, hit me at rcshaw@paradigmrealty.net. I'll personnaly take care of your people and I can refer a good real estate attorney as well, which sounds like your bigest issue at the moment.

[Bill Blake]

No law contacts Gman, but let me tell you I had a similar situation with my Grandma's death.

It was not pretty and there are still relatives I dont talk to and those I do with contempt beyond words.........

Good luck.......this stuff is a real drag.

[AK]

G, left you a pm.

[imported_Gman]

Originally posted by Jamie Lennox:
No law contacts Gman, but let me tell you I had a similar situation with my Grandma's death.

It was not pretty and there are still relatives I dont talk to and those I do with contempt beyond words.........

Good luck.......this stuff is a real drag. Me and this aunt are not close so I could care less if I never speak to her again.

-G

[Wild i]

Originally posted by Gman:
Heres the deal.

My uncle recently passed away and I need to make sure my mother's (his sister) rights to his estate are protected. My aunt is a snake and has a history of cheating my mother out of inherited property. The aunt had placed my uncle in a nursing home after he suffered some mini strokes. She had power of attorney. My uncle's wife died a long time ago and he has no kids and left no will. The way I see it is that his sisters, my aunt and mother then should split the estate 50\50 according to the law. My uncle has a house worth about $100,000. Also note that my mother is currently in a nursing home and my oldest brother has power of attorney in her affairs. Comments, suggestions....

Thanks -G Did your uncle die intestate? If so and your aunt has POA, you may have some trouble with that 50/50% thing, but wait for the lawyers to speak up.

[Wild i]

Also, not to get all up in your business, but please share as much of what you're going through as you can. I'm sure I'm not the only one who could learn from your experiences.

[imported_Gman]

Originally posted by Wild i:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Gman:
Heres the deal.

My uncle recently passed away and I need to make sure my mother's (his sister) rights to his estate are protected. My aunt is a snake and has a history of cheating my mother out of inherited property. The aunt had placed my uncle in a nursing home after he suffered some mini strokes. She had power of attorney. My uncle's wife died a long time ago and he has no kids and left no will. The way I see it is that his sisters, my aunt and mother then should split the estate 50\50 according to the law. My uncle has a house worth about $100,000. Also note that my mother is currently in a nursing home and my oldest brother has power of attorney in her affairs. Comments, suggestions....

Thanks -G Did your uncle die intestate? If so and your aunt has POA, you may have some trouble with that 50/50% thing, but wait for the lawyers to speak up. </font>[/QUOTE]What is intestate ?

[imported_Gman]

Originally posted by Gman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Wild i:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Gman:
Heres the deal.

My uncle recently passed away and I need to make sure my mother's (his sister) rights to his estate are protected. My aunt is a snake and has a history of cheating my mother out of inherited property. The aunt had placed my uncle in a nursing home after he suffered some mini strokes. She had power of attorney. My uncle's wife died a long time ago and he has no kids and left no will. The way I see it is that his sisters, my aunt and mother then should split the estate 50\50 according to the law. My uncle has a house worth about $100,000. Also note that my mother is currently in a nursing home and my oldest brother has power of attorney in her affairs. Comments, suggestions....

Thanks -G Did your uncle die intestate? If so and your aunt has POA, you may have some trouble with that 50/50% thing, but wait for the lawyers to speak up. </font>[/QUOTE]What is intestate ? </font>[/QUOTE]in·tes·tate ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n-tstt, -tt) Law
adj.
Having made no legal will: an intestate parent.
Not disposed of by a legal will: intestate lands.


My understanding from my brother is that our uncle refused to do a will.

[BHouse]

I have female friend that works for Arnstein & Lehr LLP 120 South Riverside Plaza suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 phone (312) 876-7100. This is pretty big law firm from my understanding...

[Chip_E]

Sorry to hear about the loss.
Sorrier to hear about your mother's condtion.
Sorriest to hear about your aunt's attitude.

God bless and take care,

-e.