Executor of my father's will not performing duties. What kind of lawyer to I seek to help me with this?

If the stock is in your dad's name alone and the value (plus any other estate assets) exceeds $100,000, then someone needs to petition the court to...

How long after a will is read do I have to hold a beneficiarys things if they won't come get it?

First, inform him clearly in writing. If you can't get a response, you might file a motion with the probate court (with due notice of the hearing...

My father passed he is unmarried who has rights to his posessions?

You are an heir of your father; your father's parents are not. Talk to a lawyer to go over the full situation and the best approach to take.

I'm not quite sure what you're asking. If you are settling your husband's estate through use of a small estate affidavit, then the only next step...

It sounds as if maybe your father accidentally wrote the 3 grandchildren's names in the contingent/secondary beneficiary section rather than...

The assets of my deceased father's estate is less than $7K. Do I need to go through probate court to handle his affairs?

Look up "small estate affidavit" and review the form to see if your father's estate qualifies for that in lieu of probate.

Do I become the sole owner of assets of a joint checking account when my dad passed away?

The general rule, and from the bank's perspective, the account passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant outside of the will and probate. ...

The only way to really address this question is by reviewing the actual terms of the trust. Many, but not all, trusts will direct the trustee to...

Is there any requirement that family members be left anything in a will?

In Illinois, there is no requirement that a parent leave a bequest to a child in the parent's Will.

My dad expired 4/7/14. He married in January, 2013. The house was in my father's name and sold. What is Spousal Award?

Spousal award is intended for 9 months' worth of support, and it is minimum $20,000. If the award is more than $20,000 then they should have...