How can a will be filed but not probated if it involves estate property valued at over $225,000 in Illinois?

There are many possibilities that could have occurred here. Have you obtained a copy of the Will from the Court? You can do so. Once you have a...

Can an ira thats in my husbands name and his mom's after she ppasses even though were filling bankruptcy , can he keep it after

Difficult to provide an answer with the minimal information you have provided. When you refer to "Courts", you could mean the Probate Court or you...

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Beneficiery's contribution to the Trust

It is POSSIBLE that a beneficiary could contribute to an Irrevocable Trust if the language of the Trust provides for it. However, it is impossible...

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What can i do to keep nursing home from taking all my assets stocks home ?

Unfortunately, you live in Illinois, one of the most Medicaid "unfriendly" states in the U.S.. Most of the Medicaid protection planning that...

I agree that a review of the Trust instrument would be required before an accurate answer could be provided. Also consider that Tenants In Common...

What happens to the property that my grandparents have if they died without a will ?

Ownership of real estate in their names at their deaths, will demand a Probate be opened, to transfer title the real estate, even if valued less...

Can I do a quick claim deed?

If your friend left you his house in his Will and the house was titled in his name alone, you must file his Will in the local Probate Court. Then a...

As successor trustee for my dad's trust, I want to confirm steps and be sure I'm not missing anything?

I am not intending to be flippant, however, the reason you have not received any answer to your question in over 17 hours is because we as...

If no relative is willing to do anything what happens to the Estate?

The answer above is correct. Relatives should conduct a search for a Will. If one is found, the Executor named in the Will must contact a Probate...