Is an Affidavit of Heirship mandatory?

The heirship should have been established when the estate was opened. It is almost always established via an affidavit of heirship, although...

As Trustee can I disperse funds from a Trust when one of the beneficiaries refuses her share and has retained a Attorney?

More facts are needed. Why is the beneficiary refusing a share? Is there a dispute? Also, a review of the actual trust terms are necessary. ...

Can my deceased fathers son, born out of wedlock collect from my mothers will? is my mothers will valid?

If there are only 2 potential witness signatures on the 2016 will, and one of them is the sister/beneficiary, then the sister cannot take under...

My wife's mother passed away 18 months ago and we have yet to review her will with her live in boyfriend. He wants to sell now.

The first thing you need to ascertain is how the title to the house reads. There are several possibilities: - mother-in-law's sole name - joint...

You can get a copy of the will from the court -- Daley Center 12th floor. As to the financial details, the executor and/or the attorney are...

How do I find out who took over a deceased attorney's files in cook county Illinois?

I second Mr. Repay's advice. Additionally, while some attorneys retain original wills prepared for clients, most do not. Ask around with other...

There are too many variables, unknowns and potential issues here to adequately address on a Q& A forum - you really need to contact a probate...

Does an adopted 23 year old man able to collect on the biological father's estate if he is not mentioned in the will?

You can include or exclude him from your will as you wish. If the question is whether or not he is legally a child/heir of yours, it depends on...

Property left after death of a parent

Illinois law requires that the will have at least TWO subscribing WITNESSES. If the only signature on the will besides your mother's is that of...

Will I inherit my deceased mother's settlement money that's being disbursed among her siblings ?

It's impossible to tell for sure from that limited information. It really depends on how the settlement was structured, the order of deaths,...