What kind of estate planning do I need and how much will a lawyer charge?

Both prior answers are correct. Life insurance pays to the beneficiary named on the policy and does not pass thorough your Will. It appears that...

More information is needed to provide you with a complete answer, however, based upon information provided I can advise the following. Since your...

Your sister can be appointed as the Trustee of your father's Trust, not the Executor of his Trust. He most likely had a companion Will that was...

I agree with the other answers, however, you cannot simply have the Will notarized. The Will must be witnessed, since Illinois law requires all...

Do I have the right to know the findings of my late mother's estate?

If your mother had no Will, your sister cannot be Executor. Any sibling has the right to file a Petition to open Probate and be appointed...

When a person dies, what happens to his/her debt?

If there is no other liable party to the debt, such as a spouse or a co-signer, the unpaid creditor's recourse is to file a claim against the...