Does a prior will override a latter divorce decree in illinois

This is an interesting issue, which will turn on the facts so you really need to hire a Probate Attorney. In general in Illinois, under 755 ILCS...

You need to retain an Probate Attorney immediately if you seek to protect any rights you might have in the contents of the safe deposit box. In...

Can my 64 year old mother, keep her private insurance (Cobra through BCBS), when applying for Medicaid in Illinois?

Your question contains some apparent contradictions. You say that she is applying for Medicaid but living at home. While you can obtain Medicaid...

This is an unfortunate situation without an easy resolution. Family mediation might be the best way to try to mend the problems within the family,...

When the probate court knows that my severely handicapped daughter that passed away had no creditors does probate go quicker?

There are many facts which are left undisclosed by your question which would impact an overall answer to your particular question. Among them...

Senior citizen choices when selling a home. What to do if already on Medicaid?? What safe choices are there to keep her money?

As an Illinois Elder Attorney I strongly advise you to retain an Elder Law Attorney prior ro doing anything in regard to this matter. Making the...

A mom died. 7 children are beneficiaries. 5 of the adult children want to buy the house. 2 do not (one is the executor). How?

It is important that you talk to an Elder Law or Probate Attorney about this prior to taking any actions. I am not licensed in Minnesota, so cannot...

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Father dies with no will or spouse 3 living children who are of legal age what needs to be done

I think you need to consult with an experienced Elder Law or Probate Attorney first thing. While a small estates affidavit may be the best...

I am assuming that this is an Illinois probate matter. While generally the language contained in a Will controls, such language cannot modify the...