Need more facts here. If this is a *wrongful death* settlement, then the court can apportion distribution based on dependency rather than...

This could potentially be a big problem -- called self-dealing. It's not necessarily impossible to accomplish, but the executor would almost...

How do I see my Aunt's will if I'm not the executor?

After a person dies, whoever is in possession of the original will is supposed to file the will with the clerk of the circuit court where the...

We have issue with a trust statement. Does this definitively say living children only recieve or deceased children s children .

That provision as quoted seems to be poorly worded. Per stirpes typically means to the descendants of a deceased beneficiary, but "who survives...

WHAT CAN I DO MY COMMON LAW HUSBAND DIE WE LIVE TOGETHER 7 YEAR HE HAD A WILL THE LAWYER CALL ME TO MEET DOWNTOWN

The details here hinge on exactly what the will says and what assets are available to pass under the will. Your best bet is to retain your own...

How do you find out if an executor was named.

If your mother's will does not designate an executor, then Illinois statute sets out a familial hierarchy for who has preference to nominate or...

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The terms of the contract with the life insurance company and 401(k) administrator controls. Some agreements and policies provide for a default...

What can we do? My father passed, there are 4 siblings and he was married to none of our mothers.The wife wont produce a will.

If your father last lived in Kentucky, you need to contact a probate attorney in the county in Kentucky where he lived. His estate would be...

My mom left a will and explained what i will get

Every probate case has a judge assigned to it. If the executor is not carrying out his duties properly, then tell it to the Judge. For best...

Theoretically you can draft whatever provisions you'd like in your trust, but I don't think it's entirely clear how a court interpreting current...