who  has authority to hire a lawyer for a family member in  Illinois?
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If you have someone in legal trouble, anyone can hire a lawyer.  \n\nThe person you are hiring a lawyer for must first want the lawyer you are hiring.  \n\nSecond, who is going to pay for the lawyer?\n\nAnyone can hire a lawyer for anyone.  It's up to the person needing the lawyer to say, yeah...I want that lawyer you're hiring and thank for paying them for me.
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http://www.illinoislegalaid.org/ Start here. I'm sure you'll find what you need.
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You may have a case. Call your state's Attorney General's office or call a lawyer.
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Your lawyer should be able to provide one for you.
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I don't know - I always call my electrician to help fix my plumbing.\n\nPerhaps the defense lawyer is more of a general practice attorney that works on many different kinds of cases.  Or, perhaps he (or your husband) is an idiot.\n\nWorst case scenario - he's trying to save the ability to claim inadequate representation if you kick him around in court.
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If the relative had an attorney, contact them. You can also go to the county courthouse and ask, usually people will register there will there.
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I would think if your sister is in jail, than she is intitled to a lawyer.  He should know of a way that she can get the help she needs.
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Talk to an attorney to do the paperwork.
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Your legal representative should be able to assist you.
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Constitutional Lawyer.
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If your father has been declared mentally incompetent to handle his personal affairs, the court that declared him incompetent will now authorize someone to act legally on his behalf.  Who in your family or perhaps a court appointed attorney has been appointed to handle his affairs. \n\nWhat ever court declared him incompetent will be able to tell you who is assigned to conduct his business. Court records are public property so if you know which court declared him incompetent you can request a copy if the court order to see who has been appointed bis guardian.\n\nIf you are not that person, and from you asking the question, there is nothing that you an do about the situation.\n\nI hope this has helped you in some way, good luck
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Pwer of Attorney is whoever your grandfather appoints.  If he is confused or not responsive then usually it will fall on next of kin meaning your parents or an aunt or uncle.  In some cases family has joint POA.  As far as a will, does he have one?  If that is the case then as previously mentioned I would contact the attorney of your grandfather.
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you need a lawyer first and foremost
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Contact the State Bar Association.
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talk to your lawyer. hire a lawyer.
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The Illinois Secretary of State's office has it listed as:\n\n1196 N GREEN BAY ROAD \nLAKE FOREST  60045 \n\nThis is the office of the agent of record and it may be their attorney or accountant if it is not actually them.  \n\nCheck it out and be sure to mark this as a 'best answer' if it works for you.\n\nThanks.
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You consult a lawyer.