What rights to property does the surviving spouse have upon death of a spouse who was the sole owner by deed?

I agree with Mr. Grubbs. The spousal allowance is in addition to the share the spouse would receive by electing to take against the will. There...

How long does it take usually for a response of a request of removing an executor from an estate after a hearing?

Five months seems like a very long time. There are steps an attorney can take to request the Judge make a decision, especially in light of the...

How is it possible

Mr. Foster is correct. It may be worth consulting an attorney to assure yourself of the language in the will as the language and the law can be a...

Can we move out of state with the babies without any issues? We have had both of them since day one and they are now 2 and 10 mo

I agree that a review of the guardianship paperwork you have is important. Generally, if you want to move and you are the guardian of the children,...

Can you please tell how I can find out if I am divorced or not ?

If you are in a county, and a divorce was filed in a county, that uses a public access system, such as mycase, you may be able to tell if a divorce...

I cannot answer as to what is or is not valid in Illinois. A guardianship is the best. If your sister has guardianship, she may have to do...

Is and insurance policy as legal as a will if a house was left to 2 children in the policy? (no will was made)

I have handled probate cases for 27 years, and I have not heard of a house being left to anyone through an insurance policy. Many estate attorneys...

What can I do please help me? Could I go some where else? Can I get adopted at age 14?

Yes, you can be adopted at 14. But if your problems are about what you are wearing, make-up, and money, then adoption seems to be a big jump. You...

Is it possible to settle old default judgment debts and make monthly payments?

A payment arrangement could be negotiated and filed with the court. Once the arrangement is approved by both parties, the creditor will be...

What is my legal standing on this? What would I have to do to proceed to get some of my Father's 401K?

Do you trust your sister to make up the difference? If not, contact an attorney. I would have to know all the details to give an opinion. Has an...