How to file a will and what to do if you are named as the executor of the estate but the court has guardianship over deceased.

You file the will with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the decedent lived. That will not make you executor though. You will...

To also exclude my brother's children, do I have to specifically say so in the will?

You are certainly free to do this. You should work with an attorney to make sure both the language and the execution of the will is done...

What document(s) would I use to cover all this (Will, Power of Attorney, etc.)?

As to your first issue, you should consider a power of attorney for health care as well as a living will. You should also consider a durable...

Is the Doctrine of Elections effective in preventing a will contest in Illinois?

First question is whether these grandchildren are heirs -- are these grandchildren the children of a deceased child of the decedent? If not, then...

Who has the right to the house? How do I in the house? Is this wasteful spending?

No probate = no executor. Since he's not executor, how is he accessing dad's money? Something doesn't add up. Contact a probate attorney ASAP...

Is there any legal recourse for filing false information to court?

If the executor is the executor designated in the will that was admitted to probate, then he/she wasn't even required to give you notice prior to...

What does this mean? Is she legally the executor now or on the court date?

When there is a will, the named executor is actually not required to send notice to heirs prior to the initial hearing on a new case petition. The...

Can I qualify as an heir to my natural fathers estate if adopted by a (stepparent ) under Illinois probate sec. 2-4 sub d (1) ?

From the facts as you've stated them, it seems that you're on right track as far as the adoption issue. Since you were born outside of wedlock...

Can anything be done with executor?

No, he is not executor until and unless the probate court appoints him as executor. It is not clear from your question exactly what he is doing or...

If the executor is in fact stealing from the estate, then it might be possible to ask the court to surcharge the executor. In any case, if this is...