My sister recently passed away and let myself and other brother's and sisters as beneficiary on a couple of accounts

Conceptually assets should not be distributed to heirs until debts are satisfied. I am not sure if the accounts were POD which would have avoided...

My aunt recently passed away, naming my uncle executor and that he use her attorney. He hired said attny.

If the value of the probate assets exceeds 100k in illinois a normal probate must be opened. That said, there is no reason he can replace the...

Upon my grandmothers death her life insurance company changed the insured to me because I was the beneficiary and refused to pay

Your description of the policy and the actions being taken by the insurance company are very strange. As the other answer addresses, if it is a...

One of the wonderful advantages (assuming the trust allows it) is to retain the ownership in a sub-trust for your benefit and by doing so under...

Can I legally padlock the electrical breaker until my roommate pays me for the electric bill?

This issue should be addressed in whatever lease arrangement you have created. In the absence of specific language dealing with your situation,...

There is a Will, I'm 1of 2 executors. Myself and 2 other siblings are listed on the will. Is there a need to probate?

It sounds as if the property was titled in Joint Tenancy prior to your parent's death and therefore there is no probate necessary as far as...

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I live in a home my son has brought, but my name is on it for property taxes,etc. Could a nursing home take my home?

I never like these kind of arrangements as there are numerous local and federal tax issues raised by such arrangements. For example, did your son...

My other brother is the power of attorney. The other 2 was given quite a bit of money but only one signed a promissary note. The

In addition, once you have retained local counsel to assist you, there may be recourse against your siblings for their misconduct. Whether or not...

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How do I get a court date?

I would also want to know who paid the fine and who entered the plea for you. That opens all kinds of additional issues. I would seek local...

What is required to change the bank signature authorization for a corporation or business

In some cases you may also prepare minutes authorizing the change of authority as well.