My mother passed away without a will. The mortgage company is asking for an executor of the estate form. How do I get one?

It sounds like the mortgage company is asking for "Letters Testamentary," sometimes known as "Letters of Office." That is the document by which a...

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My father died 7yrs ago my step mother did not tell any of his 6 children that he had a will,

I agree with everything my colleagues have stated, and would add that for your father's will to be valid on its face, his signature would have to...

My father passed away a little over one yr ago, lawyer sent bill now to me for 300.00 to close estate, no probate, what???????

The first thing I would do is wait to receive the bill and see what it says. His bill should be detailed enough to explain his services. If not,...

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My brother and I are sole survivors to my mother's estate. My brother is Trustee. Can I request a copy of the trust?

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I agree with Attorney Goldstein that you can ask for a copy of the trust ... and it is...

. is it required that a wife have proof of divorce and death certificate from previous marriages to be put in her husbands will?

No, proof or divorce from a prior husband or a death certificate of prior husband are not required for preparation of the wife's new husband's...

Yes, you can, but I would recommend that you consider handling the assets another way. The bank account, if it did not have a beneficiary...

How can I file probate without a lawyer?

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. If you can find a form to prepare a Small Estate Affidavit, that is probably what the bank is looking for.

If a person dies without a will and leaves a biological son and a step father. What rights does the son have.

If I understand your question correctly, a husband and wife owned a house, which was paid for in part by the wife's deceased husband. Now the wife...

Do I need a lawyer to notarize my will?

You can write your own will. However, whether it will meet all of the requirements of IL law and will dispose of your property in the manner you...

I recommend you check with a title company first. You may need to check with a couple of them to see who will insure title to the property if you...