Shouldn't all surviving children be included in the final estate distribution when both parents die & there no will?

I agree with my colleagues. I am concerned that you will find that all of the assets were either jointly titled with the oldest child, or he was...

What can you do if one of the beneficiaries will not sign a release?

This sometimes depends on the annuity company. They CAN release the funds to the beneficiaries that HAVE signed their forms. This is the better...

What attorney do I need to contact (I mean what kind : criminal, administrative?)

You do not need a criminal nor administrative attorney. You are going to need a probate attorney and probably a personal injury attorney as well....

I inherited money, however a family member will not give it to me.

Attorney Soofi's response is one possibility. Given only the information you have provided, an equally plausible possibility is that there were no...

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Do I have recourse against an estate executor who has been repeatedly deceptive?

You do not have enough information, (or at least, you have not provided enough), to fully answer your question. First of all, has an estate...

Must I serve an eviction notice to a person staying in my home with no written or formal lease?

You very likely DO need to evict her. You can try to go to the court house and buy a blank form to complete and send to her. It is a 30 day notice...

How does Illinois Probate law (or Cook County Probate Court) define a "poorly written" Will ?

I agree with my colleagues. On the limited facts provided, the Will sounds fine. The court can order the sale of the property, but may not need to,...

Fraudulently induced to signing a release to annuity left to me.Can I Undo IT?

I agree with my colleagues. It is very unlikely that you have a claim. But you need to act quickly and consult with an attorney to determine...

Can the Insurance Company be held liable for not contacting Beneficiaries?

I agree with my colleagues. Your brother is clearly responsible. Whether the insurance company is liable or not is not completely clear, but in...

What can be done to fix this??

You may also want to discuss this situation with a qui tam attorney. Someone reporting fraud on the government can win a portion of anything that...