From my experience in observing probate in Cook County, the probate judges will generally not allow the estate representative to open an estate pro...

Do i need a probate attorney?

My condolences for your loss. Unless a secondary/contingent beneficiary was designated, then those assets will likely revert back to your...

Probate

I'll try to address the 4 questions in order: 1. Not necessarily. Probate necessity is based on how assets are titled, not what documents are in...

Trust

Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: Sometimes it is not a good idea, for a variety of reasons.

Do we need to change name of the owner/trustee that passed away, for the Home Insurance Policy that's under the Trust?

A precise answer depends on a number of factors, including the terms of the trust. And this is almost certainly not the only issue facing the...

TOD question 2 homes in different states

I don't know the Indiana requirements, but Illinois has some fairly strict statutory requirements. Trying to handle everything by beneficiary...

Probate Accoumting

It is difficult, if not impossible, for anyone to compile an accounting without having "supporting documents." It depends on context and on the...

Probate

Probate controls only assets titled in the decedent's sole name (and w/o a designated beneficiary). If there are no probate assets -- because all...

My step father died 3/7/15 my mom & I are named in his trust. Haven't heard anything

Did you have a a question? If your question is "what should I do" then the answer is to bring all of the info to a probate attorney and talk...

Dads will and what actions I need to take to assure we get our fair share of the estate?

It sounds like what you are describing might be a trust? If there is an ongoing trust, you might want to look into seeing whether you can obtain...