My children father died and their stepmom will not honor the unsigned will.

I agree with atttorney Kostelnik. The Illinois las of Intestate Succession will apply if the Will was not validly signed and witnessed. Illinois...

How how do I receive my portion of my mother's estate?

I agree with attorney Talarico. The documents in place (Will, Trust, beneficairy designations on bank accounts and pensions), control to whom the...

What can I do

Absent revoking the existing power of attorney and having your mother ( if competent) prepare a new one appointint you or another person, the...

I am single and have no children. Just wondering who will inherit my estates if my mother is still alive and I have half brothe

The statute referred to by Mr. Talarico is called the "Intestate Succession " law. It provides for estate distributions in the event of no Will. If...

This is a complicated area and you should not be doing this by yourself. Obtaining EIN's for Irrevocable Trust has tobe done correctly or you end...

What options do i have?

I agree completely with the above answer, however, I strongly suggest that you bring the Trust instrument to an experienced estate planning...

I completely agree with Mr. Ramsey. If you are in fact named as POD beneficiaries, then the bank MUST deal directly with you and your sister and...

What are the steps I need to take when dealing with a probate case?

"Clearing your name" of this property may not be as simple as you believe. I strongly suggest that you contact a Probate attorney to assist you.

Do I?

I have changed the practice area for this question to "Real Estate" so that you will receive an anwer from a qualified real estate attorney

If I divorce and remarry will my previous spouse be entitled to anything if I die?

Anything is possible. Without knowing the facts surrounding the story you were told, it is impoosible to answer your question. If you are divorced...