Can a person that was named as successor trustee for a parent still have problems with other siblings who feel they'e entitled?

Your question really has multiple parts. First, who is responsible for your mother, second who is responsible for her general estate or assets,...

My father's will clearly states that if anyone contests it; they get nothing. Can that be upheld?

A will can be contested for lack of mental state appropriate to execute the document, despite the in terrorem clause you mentioned. If he lacked...

What legal remedies to I have if the executors of my moms estate are not keeping me updated to what is happening?

While I generally agree with the advice of the other contributors that you should hire an attorney to help get answers, you may also want to take a...

Deeded on deceased father's property

Your father and you (and the children) most likely owned the property by common ownership not joint ownership. If this is the case, then his...

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In Il do I need to file a will even tho I'm not going to probate it?

Please accept my condolences on your loss. I hope you are doing ok. After the loss of a spouse, it is sometimes hard to act. However, you...

In order to answer your question, you need to first determine who is the trustee of the living trust. From what you have written, I can not tell...

In Illinois, a bond is not required if the will states the the representative need not post bond and if there are no additional facts warranting...

To answer your question, you must first look to the will. The will should state what happens if the beneficiary predeceases the decedent (person...

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The two other respondents gave good advice on this matter. I would add one final wrinkle. Your father left a will. In his will he likely named an...