Per my MSA I am required to have Life Insurance for my daughter for any amount I seem reasonable. H

Naming minors directly as life insurance beneficiaries can create complications. A trust may be very beneficial in this situation. You really...

Hi, My Father Recently Passed Away And I'm Trying To Find His Attorney And Will. I have tried all the logical choices.

I don't know how long it has been, what you've done or what you have access to, but a few general ideas: - talk to other family, friends,...

If a will is not notarized, is it still valid in Illinois? Is there any phrase to be included in a will to deter contesting it?

Avoiding a will contest is not about having certain 'magic language' in the Will. After all, if that's all it took, every Will would use the magic...

My father passed away in july of 2013..he had a will leaving everything equally split between me and my sister.

The general rule is, yes, the joint account passes automatically to the surviving joint owner. That said, there is a possible exception for a...

How do i change the trustee on my trust

From your own description of the terms, the answer appears to be no. But, for anyone to give you specific, competent advice on your rights and how...

Do my family need to petition the court to remove my mother from the ventilator?

Its going to depend on a number of factors, including her specific medical condition, the opinion of her doctors, what her POA says and whether she...

When a person dies in Illinois and no other name on the deed.....there is a wife and a 23 year old son living in the house.

You didn't mention whether husband left a Will. If yes, the terms of the Will would control. If not, the net estate passes 50% to spouse and 50%...

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If there is no Will, then there is no executor. The person appointed would be called administrator. The two children would have equal...

Can my wife contest her mother's will?

I'd suggest to be cautious with the details that you post online. This type of matter and the specific facts should be discussed offline with a...

After my Dad passed away, a woman in China alleged she is married to my Dad and is challenging his will.

Hopefully the executor of your dad's estate is well represented. At a minimum, she should have to prove the marriage with sufficient documentary...