How do I get an executor of a will of a deceased relative, who doesn't have it in probate court, adhere to the terms of the will

By itself, filing the will does not give anyone powers as executor. If it's not in probate, then there is no acting executor. The next thing to...

All assets in your mother's sole name that pass via the terms of the will are part of the probate estate. Whether there should be interim...

What does an executor get paid?

An executor is entitled to a reasonable fee. Of course this will vary based on the circumstances, but typically it is based on a reasonable hourly...

Is it legal for il estate to be closed in probate court, Cook County, Chicago IL if all beneficiaries did not sign off ?

A beneficiary doesn't necessarily have to sign off if the beneficiary was given adequate notice of hearing pertaining to the closing of the...

How to sue late father's atty who hijacked my inheritance?

How was his estate administered back in 2001? Was it administered under a different will or was it intestate (no will)? Who served as...

Can I rescind my signature for an executor to an estate?

If the executor who was appointed was designated as first executor in the will, then your signature was unnecessary for him to be appointed. If...

Notice of Filing means they filed a document with the court telling the court who was sent a copy of a particular filing that was made with the...

All of the prior answers make excellent points. To amplify relating to your last question: HE needs an attorney to do HIS will/estate planning. ...

Was doing work for someone who died, how do I get paid?

I agree with the prior answers -- you would need to file a claim in court against the probate estate. The deadline to file the claim is 6 months...

What's happens to my mother's insurance and social security if she passed away without any beneficiary's

Whether or not they were actually married is very critical. If they were married, he has a myriad of rights that he would not have if they were...