Can I petition to remove executor after he's appointed?

The executor is named in the Will as the representative the decedent authorized to act. An executor can be removed for cause, if it is shown, for...

Is she responsible for paying the nursing home?

Your mother is not responsible. A small estate affidavit must list liabilities of the decedent which may include the nursing home bill. That being...

Will my attorney misrepresenting my amended decree as "my fault for not seeing mistake for several months" impact the case?

Your attorney's motion requires your signature under oath that the facts stated are accurate. At any rate, you are also obligated to address this...

You must have an alias summons issued. You can also appoint a special process server who can be more responsive about serving him at times and...

The executor is required to open a probate estate if there are assets subject to probate. If the executor mismanaged the estate interested persons...

I don't know what to do.I hired a lawyer who doesn't seem to be working on my case.

You should consult with another attorney. You are clearly not being well served.

Do I need an attorney

You need to confer with an attorney. There is too much information missing from your description to give more of an answer.

My ex- husband filed abandonment in order to get a divorce granted but had means to contact me. Is this legal?

You have failed to state whether you were served with a summons. If you were not, or if serious defective, then the divorce is easily set aside for...

If a beneficiary in the will petitions the court to open probate bc the nominated executor refuses, will estate still pay?(IL)

An executor can petition the court for fees from the estate even if the executor is also a legatee/beneficiary of the estate. Heirs/ legatees can...

As a stepchild, am I entitled to part of the estate, after my parent dies and step parent dies

You will need to consult with an estate attorney as there are many facets to this question. For instance you did not mention whether there is a...