In nearly all cases, inherited assets are not considered "marital property" under IL law and will not be subject to division by the divorce Court,...

When a Grantor signs a quit Claim Deed to a Grantee, should the Grantee then file for a Warranty Deed?

I've changed the practice area from Probate to Real Estate. I'm fairly sure of my answer to your question but would like a real estate attorney to...

Even if you had a valid claim against your sister, it is probable that the cost of litigation would exceed the potential dollar amount of your...

What can I do if my sister and I agreed to settle estate out of court and she refuses to settle?

Without having any real details to base my answer on, I tend to agree with the answer above. If all you have is a verbal agreement, litigation may...

How can I smoothly ensure the transfer of my fathers home deed to me upon his death?

You should convince your father to consult with a qualified estate planning attorney, who can prepare either a Will or a Trust for him, depending...

When should i start getting. Concerned about the diligence of my fathers executor? He died in cook county IL over a year ago. .

It appears that this Probate case is progressing on schedule. Taxes are normally paid before the estate is distributed. I cannot determine what...

How can I receive back pay after he is dead

Assuming you are talking about child support that was never paid, you can file a claim against his estate, if he has not been deceased for more...

Do you need to do a ancestry to find heirs for probate?

Since you are asking the question, I can only assume that you are the court appointed personal representative. I'm curious as to how you would have...

How can I obtain a copy of mydeceased moms will

Based upon what you have said, you should consult with an experienced Probate attorney who can discuss this with you, advise you of all of your...

Nine years ago, IL created the " Virtual Representation" Provision" in the Illinois Trust and Trustee's Act. There is a subsection in that statute...