You do not need to change the document for it to remain valid. But, as m colleague pointed out, you should have all of your estate planning...

Is a beneficiary entitled to a copy of all documents read by the executor NOT filed with the court such as notes and directives?

It really depends on the exact terms of the Will. Generally only items in the Will are binding on the executor. However, I have seen language...

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Can a director of a tour force me to upgrade to a private room 6 weeks before a trip leaves after 2 years?

Is there a written agreement with organizer of the tour? If there is, it may address your rights regarding having to room with someone else. Also,...

Short sale vs deed in lieu of foreclosure

There are a lot of issues here that will require the attention of an attorney. If the taxes were not paid for three years they may be close to...

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Do the laws in il. state that an adult child is entitled to half of their deceased parents estate? Even if the parent remarried.

You need to retain an attorney to be sure your rights are protected. If your father had a Will that will control how his estate is disposed. If...

What is the best to limit the liability of multi-unit property owners? Creating and placing proerty in LLC? Creating a trust?

An LLC will limit your personal liability related to the property (but not related to the loan). Your co-borrower, who is not on the deed, does not...

Father dies with no will or spouse 3 living children who are of legal age what needs to be done

From the facts you have given the children are the father's sole heirs. Creditors must be paid with the father's assets before distributions are...

If the co-executor is willing, can the co-executor of a will be changed?

As Mr. Smolinski stated, the duties of an executor cannot be signed over to someone else. However, the named executors can all decline to act, and...

I need to dispute the first and final accounting of my mother's estate

It is not clear if a final report was also filed; if so, you generally have 42 days (6 weeks) from the date the final report was filed to object....

My house has just sold on a short sale, the 1st agrees to the amount but I'm told the deficiency has to be claimed as income .

If you have already closed you should review the letters you received from the lenders approving the sale. Usually 1st mortgagees forgive the...