First -- DuPage local rules, in Local Rule 1.02(a) cites 735 ILCS 5/1-104(b) and Supreme Court Rule 21(a) for the circuit court's ability and...

My father passed away in july of 2013..he had a will leaving everything equally split between me and my sister.

Yes and no. There are arguments to be made if the account was merely set up for convenience by your father to have your sister on it for purposes...

Lawyer forgot to include someone in a will

These particular facts are disconcerting. Talk to a probate attorney.

My sister alleges that i misappropriated funds from our joint savings account in2006, can she now bring legal action to recover?

Time to lawyer up. It's a serious issue and you need to treat it seriously. While the action may have occurred years ago, if your sister is/was...

My sister is "Executor of the Estate" on my parent's (both deceased) property. Property taxes are 2 years delinquent. Help?

You need to meet with a probate lawyer to evaluate what exactly is going on with the real estate. It sounds like there a few possible issues going...

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's passing. Did your husband have a will naming an executor or did he pass away intestate (without a will)? A...

My brother is trustee of our mom's estate and also the home, he won't give me the rest ofthe money that is meant for me.

If things have gone sour, it is imperative that you hire a lawyer to represent your interests and hold the trustee accountable. Matt...

How to deal with prospective defendants in different jurisdictions

It's an interesting question, and one that requires more detail and discussion than a simple online forum. If you're serious about following-up on...

Why are Chicago attorneys so reluctant & tentative when it comes to Custodial Caregiver Compensation cases?

I presume you're referring to a probate claim for on behalf of a custodial caregiver. If so, there are countless attorneys in Illinois that handle...

My mother is need of legal counsel and we are not sure what type of attorney she should be looking for.

A lot will depend on how your grandmother's estate was organized for administration. Was there ever a probate case opened by the executor? Your...