Assuming you can't get agreement from necessary parties and it is a bona fide ambiguity, then yes, the trustee can petition the court for...

Do I need an attorney to make minor changes to my Revocable Living Trust?

The trust instrument should spell out if and how the trust can be amended. It is very important to be precise and accurate when amending to avoid...

Hello, is it ILLEGAL in Illinois to receive estate executor compensation on a percentage basis?

I wouldn't call it "illegal", but I would say that if your fee is challenged by an interested party (e.g. residuary beneficiary), the probate judge...

I'd describe it (at least potentially, if proven) as follows: 1. Breach of fiduciary duty, based on the... a. Duty of loyalty, for... ...

Is there such a thing as a power attorney? Aka higher than notary public

I would echo the comments of my colleagues to hire an attorney. With respect to executing a valid Will, there is no special stamp or signature...

It can mean a lot of different things. The only way to know is to look at the underlying pleadings. For example, when an estate is opened in Cook...

I made a will years ago. The lawyer I used no longer practices. Did he file the will with the state for record keeping?

The lawyer should have given you the original Will. If you don't have it, best bet is to execute a new will. The only place it could be filed...

Can a co-administrator overrule what's written in a last will and testament

Does the Will actually cover the decedent's wishes on this subject? There's no perfect answer on burial expenses. One practical approach is to...

Does a contract on a house supersede a Will

The contract would not specifically supersede the Will, but if you have a valid enforceable contract then you might be able to enforce that against...

Where can I find a copy of the original trust?

In addition to the good suggestions already given, it's possible that a financial institution where trust accounts were held (before the changed...