My uncle passed away. I am executor of will but do not have a copy. How do I get one

Check to see if the original Will has been filed with the clerk of the circuit court (in Cook County at the Daley Center 12th Floor). If it has,...

Does probated court document concerning a will supersede the will itself??? THE WILL WAS ADMITTED INTO PROBATE COURT IN 2006..

Being identified as an heir simply means that you are entitled to notice and have the legal ability to contest the will. If the will was admitted...

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She has no standing to challenge his Will and, with one possible exception, he had no duty to leave her anything. The length of their marriage is...

How often should a living trust be reviewed and reinstated with an attorney? Does it matter that I live in a neighboring county

The county change shouldn't matter, except to the extent of titling real estate appropriately. 5 years is a pretty good general rule of...

In my aunt's will/trust as a specific gift she gave my mother all stocks and bonds. Does that include mutual funds?

The only way for anyone to give an informed opinion on this is to review the will/trust and any other relevant facts and documents. The exact...

Can I keep my trustee from hiring certain people to do repairs on my trust owned rental property?

First, it's best to have your own attorney review the situation. The attorney will want to review the trust and any accountings and financials...

Both POA and Will need to be properly witnessed and/or notarized regardless of where the form was procured. In brief: 1. A Will requires at...

Is My Moms' Trust Automatically Split Between Her Husband and Children Upon Her Death

I will agree with each of the previous comments by suggesting that your mother should meet with an estate planning attorney to discuss what her...

Your brother's children would be legal heirs of your mother. As heirs, they have a right to contest the Will. Probating the Will allows you to...

How can I have a Life Insurance death benefit payment require my signature without being the primary beneficiary?

If you think that the change of beneficiary was made under suspicious circumstances then talk to any attorney about lodging a claim with the...