In regards to my house, what's best? Last Will and Living trust or Quit Claim deed?

First off I strongly recommend that you do not put your daughter's name on the title by way of quit claim deed. This is very risky. This would make...

It appears from your question that the deceased was the brother or sister of the 4 full and 2 half siblings. If that is the case then all are equal...

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In Illinois - how to notify creditors of a death with no funds available to pay.

You are under no obligation to do anything. As a courtesy, you could write deceased on the bills and mail them back. Unless you co-signed or...

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How to close sisters bank account in Cook County, IL

Based upon the facts you stated a small estates affidavit will work. However, it is important to list the funeral expense, how much it was, and...

It doesn't really matter if the checks have been cashed or not. If the money was received from life insurance as your question implies, then no one...

Do wills with assets under $ 30,000 have to be filed in Illinois

Yes file the Will with the Clerk of the Court in the County of your bother's residence at the time of his death. If you do not want to tell the...

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I have adopted a 4yr old whos mom passed with $20000 in a bank account

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the adopted child is entitled to anything. Under Illinois Probate Act, Sec. 2-4. Adopted child. (d) For...

I live in Chicago, can I find a lawyer who practices in the suburbs?

I am located in Arlington Heights in the northwest suburbs. I have extensive experience in both Estate Planning and pre-nuptial agreements. Please...

My mother passed away and i would like to sell the car can I sign the title?

Before you do anything, you need to make sure what if any authority you have and whether there might be others with equal or greater rights. Next...

False claims in IL probate

I assume from your question that your father's spouse has filed a Discovery citation proceeding in regard to the property. I think it is very...

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