Can I get a title transferred if my father signed as seller when my sister passed?

I am sorry for your loss. If your sister had no Will, her assets actually do not "default" to your father". The Illinois statute regarding "descent...

How to make a claim against an estate

I'm sorry for your loss. If your father's aunt has filed a Petition to be appointed administrator and stated on her Petition' that your father has...

Should I be concerned that I was left out of the closing of our house which was supposed to be bought jointly?

I agree with the answer above. If you are not named on the mortgage, you would not be named on the deed. You have submitted this to the "probate"...

How can I acquire an inherited house?

When real estate is owned by a person who is now deceased, in nearly every case, a Probate action must be opened to transfer title. If there is no...

My brother is trying to evict me, from property which is rightfully mine. I have never been a tenant, do I have any recourse?

You may have rights under adverse possession. You have submitted this question to Estate Planning. I will change it to real estate, so that you...

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It appears that there were a number of things going on in this case. Since there was both a probate proceeding and a trust, you should have any...

How do I remove my sister from the deed that's in trust from our fathers condo?

I agree with the previous answer regarding a review of the Trust agreement before a definitive answer can be provided. Although a partition action...

What legal rights does wife have when husband dies in regards to property in his name.

It is difficult to determine form the information provided, however, as the above answers state, a Probate may or may not be required depending...

How long do I have to appeal the Judge's decision to order the Estate closed and the Executor discharged??

I answered this question previously. Although the question says it was sent from Chicago, you indicate that you live out of state. I had previously...

How can the judges order be given to discharged executor and close the estate when distributions have not been made, and objecti

To get a complete picture of what has transacted in the Probate Court, I suggest that if you reside in the Chicago area, go to the 12th floor of...