There is no singular "norm" - each situation is unique. Many couples with children from prior marriages utilize living trusts to provide for the...

Filing the Will simply means handing it to the clerk's office. That costs nothing. If your father has substantial assets in his name passing...

If a couple with dies within three weeks of each other is the probate attorney required to probate both wills at once?

In terms of probate, that would be public record. If an estate was opened, you can get that information from the county clerk's office. Beyond...

Can the children of an deceased parent receive their remaining benefits?

My condolences for your loss. What "benefits" are you referring to? Any respondent is going to need to ascertain much more information to...

No. Spouse is first in line to be health care surrogate, but there are some differences between health care surrogate and a more health care...

Illinois does have an informal process - called a "small estate affidavit" - for estates that are valued at less than $100,000. But if the value...

Who can contest a trust ?

Yes it's possible, but if the trustee refuses to voluntarily provide, then it may be necessary to go to court. If your wife's friend was...

Primary executor named in will has refused to do the job. To file the will do I need documentation stating this?

Yes she can, but she would have to give him sufficient required notice. Daughter should contact an attorney to review and assist in the process.

Can I get a copy of a trust?

Does she know who the trustee is? Or the attorney for the trustee? A demand can always be made. If rejected, court action can potentially force...

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If my Aunts & Uncles have stolen items of my deceased Uncles estate, moved the items to their State, can I press charges?

Only a local prosecutor can file criminal charges. So you can file a police report, but it will be up to the prosecutor to decide whether to bring...