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How to get my grandfathers will?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

You need to do some digging. Who might have had possession of the will? Is there a safety deposit box? Do you know the name of the lawyer that...

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Without asking, my sister made me executor to her will. How can I get this removed?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

The will has no effect during your sister's life. You can ask her to remove you, but it's really not an issue while she's alive. If, after your...

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Hi, my Grandmother passed away in Oct 2014 leaving behind a substantial amount of money,but no will in place her sister has all.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

My condolences on your loss. No will (intestate) doesn't mean no estate. No will only means that her estate is distributed to her legal heirs...

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In Illinois is there a timeframe in which a will executor must provide an accounting of assets to beneficiaries of a will?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

A final accounting should always provided before the estate is closed. If administration takes more than a year, then a first (annual) accounting...

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Could i get custody over my sisters?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 26, 2015

Have you contacted DCFS? Here is a FAQ from IL DCFS on reporting child abuse: http://www.state.il.us/Dcfs/FAQ/faq_CPF.shtml

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For husband $ wife holding a house worth 180,000 & adult children,is a will sufficient &for all other a/c s beneficiaries named

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 23, 2015

It is not essential to have an attorney designated as executor -- in fact, that is rare. What you have described IS estate planning. Whether...

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In IL, can title to real property be transferred outside of probate if the value is over $100k & titled in decedent's name only?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 23, 2015

I echo Mr. Repay's comments regarding the title insurance issue, and I'd also note that it's important whether those 4 named beneficiaries are the...

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My grandparents left a home for there children (5) all have passed except one, my dad is one of the deceased heirs,

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

Your rights and options are going to depend on a whole host of factors, including whether your grandparent(s) had a will or a trust, what the terms...

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How should I word a Will regarding real estate Survivorship?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 21, 2015

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. In addition, when a non-attorney drafts a will for someone else, that in itself generally creates a presumption...

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For property held in joint ownership by the spouses should they have 2 wills or 1?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 20, 2015

Each individual should have their own will and powers of attorney, among other steps. Your best bet is to go over your situation in person with a...

Jeffrey R. Gottlieb's Answers (494)

How to get my grandfathers will?

Without asking, my sister made me executor to her will. How can I get this removed?

Hi, my Grandmother passed away in Oct 2014 leaving behind a substantial amount of money,but no will in place her sister has all.

In Illinois is there a timeframe in which a will executor must provide an accounting of assets to beneficiaries of a will?

Could i get custody over my sisters?

For husband $ wife holding a house worth 180,000 & adult children,is a will sufficient &for all other a/c s beneficiaries named

In IL, can title to real property be transferred outside of probate if the value is over $100k & titled in decedent's name only?

My grandparents left a home for there children (5) all have passed except one, my dad is one of the deceased heirs,

How should I word a Will regarding real estate Survivorship?

For property held in joint ownership by the spouses should they have 2 wills or 1?