When you create your Living Trust, a special type of Will, called a "pour-over" will is prepared with the Trust as a companion document. If you...

Spouse dies, no will. Souse and one dependent at home, one adult offspring. By intestate law will the adult child receive any?

Under IL law, if there is no will, net assets titled only in the decedent's name with no named beneficiary (this would normally exclude jointly...

Do I qualify for homeowner's exemption?

You must complete a new homeowner's exemption form that is available through the Cook County Treasurer's office. Once you indicate to the...

If there was a mistake in the language of a trust agreement, what does that do to the trust agreement?

I agree with Mr. Gottlieb. The document must be presented to an experienced estate planning attorney. The answer to your question involves too many...

Your brother's situation is unfortunate but it does occur from time to time in Trust settlements. The first thing the Trustee should do is discuss...

What can I do I want to live with my step dad but I real dad doesn't agree with my choice.

Since your question is related to custody and family law, I have changed the practice area from Probate to Family Law. Good Luck.

I am executor of my grandfather property my grandfather died

If you are the Court appointed Executor, you have considerable authority over your grandfather's estate. If you have not yet been appointed as the...

It's hard to say why she is asking for your social security number without further information. I will tell you that it is not uncommon in estate...

My father past away and had no will and owned his house in his name only and was bought before the the marriage who gets it.

There is not enough information to answer your question. There are many possibilities that could exist in this case. Are you certain the title to...

Do I need to put my parents property in probate since their deceased or can the siblings sell the property and split the money ?

Based upon the value of the house and length of time since the last spouse passed away, it is possible to have a title insurance company insure the...