My relative has just died in Chicago. I live in NYC and cannot travel. I need help re his will, insurance, funeral, house et?

At minimum you will need an estate attorney to review your relative's situation, including how you fit into it. It sounds like you will also need...

The answer to this will not be the same in all 50 states. I note that you are located in Chicago, Illinois, and I'll assume that the deceased was...

My Sister who is refusing her inheritance. As Trustee what is my next step?

Be very careful here. Any money your sister receives directly may immediately disqualify her for public assistance, require her to spend down all...

My dad past away last month and now the nursing home trying to go.after my mom. Could legally do that? Illinois

Someone has to read the paperwork with the nursing home. My guess is your mom signed papers which included her promise to pay. That is SOP for...

How to Stoping siblings harassment?

Pick a local estate planning lawyer and have a one on one conversation. Your will not receive meaningful help here.

Numerous breaches by trustee.

Agree that you should ask your reputable lawyer the questions you've poster on AVVO.

What rights to blood children have when a father passes away?

You need to talk to an estate attorney who works in the state that your father lived in just before his death. You need to do it sooner, not later.

What are my best options for a will and power of attorney after a divorce?

You need to speak with an attorney. Only an attorney can draft your Will or Trust. The type of attorney to work with is an Estate Planning...

How can we get Power of Attorney back from an unstable brother

Your husband can "get Power of Attorney back" by revoking the current Power of Attorney document. This is not a big deal. It must be done in...

The answer to your question is 'maybe'. If he fails to appear, the Judge, either on his/her own, or upon a request by the party who is harmed by...