I agree with Mr. Talarico. You may find an attorney to assist you but it is unlikely that it will be on a contingent fee basis since your burden of...

How long can I file a 1041 on my husband's decedent trust? He died 15 years ago..? do I need to close the trust?

It also depends on the purpose for creating the Trust. It may have been to reduce or eliminate estate taxes. That purpose may still exist depending...

Standard pensions normally only pay a benefit, (usually a reduced benefit, depending upon the election made by the emloyee), only to surviving...

Do I get my engagement ring back if the receiver passes away?

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Since no one has answered your question yet, I will attempt. Please note that there have been Illinois Court...

While I have not checked the status of current Illinois court decisions recently, it has been well established by previous Court decisions that...

How do I compel my sister, Executor and Trustee of our deceased mother’s Will and Trust, to provide a copy of the Trust?

After this length of time, your sister should have provided you with an accounting, particularly since you have requested it. In addition, although...

When someone with substantial debt dies, could that debt become the responsibility of a surviving minor child?

It's puzzling that you are concerned about your ex-wife's debts for which you have no responsibility and more puzzling why you are concerned about...

If your sister is the named Executor and she has not filed the Will in the county whre your mother resided, she is in violation of Illinois law. As...

Can I go after back child support owed to my mother after she is deceased? My father is still alive and working under the table.

Since your question is more closely related to child support than Probate, I have changed the practice area to "child support" so you can receive...

One of my three brothers has passed away. He had no will and no estate. He has a small checking account. Is it worth legal expen

I agree with attorney Brabender. You should be able to access the account with a completed Small Estate Affidavit and a death certificate. There...