The successor trustee of my mothers estate will not finalize the transaction. What steps can I take to have him finish.

Make a clear formal demand in writing and if he refuses to comply then sue him. I suggest having an attorney review the trust and situation first...

Can you? That's a big maybe. There are a myriad of different factors and issues in play and several different avenues to consider. For anyone to...

Do we need a probate, a bond in lieu of probate, or something else?

If there are issues with the title, perhaps try talking to the title insurance company.

My mother passed away in May and my siblings said she didn't have a will. Those same siblings have begun to sell her possession

If the property is in your mother's sole name and she had no will, then you have equal rights as your siblings. I don't see how they could sell...

What is the statute of limitations for Illinois on forcing a probate? Any exceptions to the time limit? Ill health, perhaps?

There is no statute of limitations on opening a probate estate. Whether you can obtain the information you are seeking is another matter, but you...

Are there any other assets? If the underwater house is the only asset, it might be best to do nothing, walk away and let the mortgage company...

Do a lot of clients get the impression that their lawyer is incompetent?

It's probably a combination of three things: 1. Your point of view; 2. your approach to hiring lawyers; or 3. Your case is much weaker than...

POA brother evicted a sibling,then changed locks on mother's(still living) house.

I see a number of statements, but I don't see a question. Did you have a question? I take it that your mother is still living in the house. As...

Does a will have to be notarized to show executorship to cash a postal money order made out to the deceased.

Where did the decedent reside -- CA or IL? IL law does not require a notary (though a notary is commonly used anyway). Did you use a small...

The family house is empty, the estate is in probate, four children have the home in a trust, but I want to move in it

If the home is in a trust, then the terms of the trust will control administration of its assets, as carried out by the trustee of the trust, who...