My husband abandoned me 3 years ago. Left me with no car and all the bills and lease. He died, am I entitled to anything?

Agree with both prior responses. First step will be to ascertain whether he had a Will. If he didn't have Will then you have preference to file a...

If your husband's assets (his "gross estate") are valued over 5.25 million then his executor is REQUIRED to file a Form 706, even if no tax is due....

How do you find out when you are separated; your spouse dies in another state his estate disbursements.

An estate is typically probated in the county in the state where the decedent last lived. If you know the proper county, then check with the clerk...

Hi my name is terry napier and its been 2 years since i heard anything about my inheritance

If there is an open probate estate and you are a beneficiary then contact the executor of the estate, or the executor's attorney of record, to find...

I received a "Receipt on Distribution" Form to sign from our attorney. My question is how this should be filled out.

On its face, this does not sound unusual. The final accounting and receipts are typically prepared at a point in time when there is still more...

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I am an only child. As next of kin to my mother does her money come to me automatically when she passes away?

Your mother's estate would pass under the terms of her Will, if she has one. Her Will would dispose if her property however she states. If she...

I need information trying to fight my stepfather

Illinois has a 'slayer statute' which revokes gifts in favor of a person who causes the death of the decedent. There is always a question of...

Who Is Responsible To Change the Title on Inherited Property?

I will assume your sister is trustee (rather than executor) of your parents' trust. The answer is going to depend on the terms of the trust. If...

Should we make our new baby our beneficiary? If so, what is the best way to ensure proper management of the assets?

You certainly can, and it sounds like you want to. The best way to ensure proper management and administration for minor children is through a...

Can I sue my mother's estate?

There is a lot going on here and more information is needed. First, your brother should have been removed as executor due to his felony...