What can I do?

I'm sorry for your loss. You should consult a Probate lawyer. If assets that he owned were in his name only, at the time of his death, you and...

I'm sorry for your loss. You were thinking properly when you sent the death certificate. If you're lucky (which you were) some creditors will close...

It's not a problem if the Will has not been filed within 30 days. It should be filed as soon as possible so that it becomes a public record that...

This could result in a problem, depending upon how cooperative your stepsister is. If her name is currently "on the deed" and that deed has been...

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I'm not sure why you are focused on a title insurance policy. It is not a necessary document when distributing a Trust or an Estate. More...

I agree with the 2 answers above. Can the grandchildren "fight" you for the property? Yes, they can. Do they have any reasonable chance of...

To take her name off of the title, she should accompany you to a local Secretary of State's office that handles title transfers (not all offices...

If you sign the deed in Illinois, the Notary Seal must be from an Illinois Notary Public. The location of the real estate being transferred is not...

My father died 3.5 years ago intestate can I still probate in Illinois?

It's unfortunate that the amount of his estate exceeds the Small Estate limitation of $100,000. The answer to your question is, yes, you can still...

Can an executor of an estate sell real estate at a discount to a relative?

Previous answer is correct. Selling a significant asset of the estate at a discount, without a written agreement and release of liability signed by...