What are my mothers options

There is some reason the banks froze the accounts. It sounds like someone was possibly attempting to do something with the accounts they were not...

Can the executor interpret her position and the will to behave impartial to the benefactors?

You have used the term executor and trust together. If your sister is an executor that means there was a will and a judge should be overseeing the...

My father died last Tuesday and my sister is the executer of the estate. When can I expect to be notified as to my inheritance

When someone dies in Illinois and leaves a will it is supposed to be filed with the county clerk of the court in the county where the decedent...

, "Do I need a real estate attorney?"

Without knowing more details the questions are difficult to answer. You should have an estate attorney review your trust document to get an...

Will the trust executor issue a notice to the beneficiaries to inform them of their interest in the estate?

The law on trusts and trustees can be found on the Illinois General Assembly website:...

It probably was disclosed to you in one form or another and you just didn't realize it. The title insurance commitment you should have received,...

Have a trust that needs updating. I was told not to name the attorney as the executor/agent of the trust. Is this true?

Typically most attorneys refuse to be named as an executor or trustee because of the potential liability. I have been asked several times to act...

Short sale of my house will not close for several months yet. Waiting on mtg approval Buyer wants to begin work in-house

You should not assume anything with a short sale. There is a chance your lender will reject the buyer's offer and you don't want to be in a...

My mother passed away 2013(Illinois), will names my sibling and me. What is needed to get deed transferred to reflect this?

Do you plan to probate the will? If so, then you, as the executor can transfer the title according to how you and your sibling agree. If you are...

I would like to change the trustee on my trust

It partly depends on the terms of the trust, however trustees have a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of the trust and are required to make...