My wife have been separated for 5 years but never filed for divorce. She recently passed away what do I need to do now

Gather up: 1. Her Will, if any; 2. Information about yourself and her children, if any; 3. Statements and information about her assets;...

If my father died in 2011 & he didn't have a will but was married to my stepmom and owned a home? Am I entitled to a portion of

It depends on how the home was titled. If the home was just in his sole name only, then yes. But if they owned the home in joint tenancy, then no.

Does nursing home stay reestablish occupancy and residency in Illinois?

It seems to me that if there is a surviving spouse, then this paragraph doesn't even apply. The entire Will would need to be analyzed to determine...

How do i get a certified copy thru the circuit court of my Moms will if i dont have the original?

Intestate means probating an estate without a will - distribution will be made to heirs rather than under the terms of the will. If the estate...

The prior answers are accurate and provide a good summary. Generally speaking, you can plan to avoid probate through comprehensive estate...

Yes, you can mail the original will for filing. State the date of death and the person filing. Death certificate is not necessary for filing. A...

I’m an heir do I have any rights or power to the estate

An attorney would need more information to properly evaluate. Based on your question, it sounds as if your grandpa left behind a will and/or a...

Beneficiary interferes with inventory for probate?

The attorney for the representative can file a citation to recover and/or recover assets against this beneficiary. Once served, the citation will...

What is a reasonable amount for an executor to charge an estate?

There is no single amount or rate that is considered reasonable because it is always dependent on facts and circumstances, but $150/hour would very...

Do i need to pay for medical bills of deceased husband?

You are likely not responsible for his medical bills; his estate is responsible. Someone needs to petition the probate court to be appointed to...