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Thomas F. Sammons
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If the probate estate is being administred by "independent" administration,...
Brian Joseph Cohan
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There is no statute of limitations on being appointed an administrator. There...
Irina Melnik
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Whether you need to open an estate will depend on what "things" have come up....
Henry Repay
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I am not sure how to interpret your question. When you say "I have been in...
Michael J. Helfand
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There isn't a statute of limitations if the case is already underway. A statute...
Henry Repay
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The exact date depends on how the representative handled it, but generally you...
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Mary Margaret Heareamodio
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If the Bank will open the account with her social security number with your...
Richard Eugene Ehrlich
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Adding more people to the decision making process usually makes life more...
Henry Daniel Lively
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Something doesn't sound right here. You should immediately hire an attorney to...
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I agree with Mr. Lively. Something doesn't appear to be right with what you are...
Henry Repay
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Generally, assuming no will, in Illinois an estate goes 1/2 to the surviving...
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Henry Repay
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You may be able to find a way to retain an attorney, which you really should do...
Steve Fromm
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You raise a very tough problem. If your mother was not the trustee, then...
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Daniel B. Purtell
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In most cases, you should retain an attorney to help you with the...
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Henry Repay
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If there is enough equity to make it worthwhile, you may be best advised to...
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Brian Joseph Cohan
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If you are a trust beneficiary, other than a beneficiary of a specific gift,...
Steve Fromm
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Mr. Cohan has given you sound advice. My only addition is that if you are not...
Michael J. Helfand
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Depending on how much time you have before the accounting is due, you can...
Brian Joseph Cohan
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This is probably a self declaration of trust with no corporate trustees. There...
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You need to consult with a trust attorney to find out if your state allows you...
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Yes. A money judgment becomes a lien on all real property of the judgment...
Shawn B Alexander
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If the judgment is in your Jurisdiction and is superior court then it will...
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Mazyar Malek Hedayat
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Your question is how to "remove" a sibling as next of kin - presumable to...
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Wilfred Henry Chan
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First, you can check if a second will was filed in the office of the clerk of...
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Henry Repay
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You should review this in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office, Probate Division....
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It is very possible you have a right to some portion of the estate. Your claim...
Henry Repay
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If your father had a proper will, the terms of the will should govern. Absent...

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