When is a remainderman's interest in a life estate considered "distributed"?

For example, if a will leaves "my house to my wife for so long as she is alive, and to my children upon her death," the testator (person writing...

NO will was filed does that mean it could be in a trust?

Even if your step-sister had a living trust, almost always there is still a will called a "pour over" will. All wills should be filed with the...

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Is there common law marriage divorce for legalize marriage in the state that doesn't recognize common law marriage

The is no common law marriage in Illinois and the is no common law divorce in Illinois. As for how marriage or divorce relates to immigration, I...

If I have a POA for my parent, can funds from the parents account be used to to have a lawyer cancel a land lease for them?

If a power of attorney authorizes the agent to hire professionals on behalf of the principal, and the agent is hiring the attorney essentially to...

There is no formal procedure or form for seeking to vacate the appointment of an order granting letters of office. If you want to seek appointment...

What do I do when they put a freeze on my fathers account? He has dementia & parkinsons but I have a power of attorney!?

You don't say why you have to go to court. However, if you were using his funds for anything other than his needs and the power of attorney does...

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Signed a lease on 9/7/13 in anticipation of moving to St. Louis; received call 9/9/13 that they decided not to hire me.

The terms of the lease that you signed will determine your liability. Usually leases are enforceable once executed, and sometimes they contain...

If is an independent estate administration, then I believe that you will have 42 days after the date on which the Executor/Administrator files the...

Do I have the right to inquire of Mom's life insurance company the details and value of her policy...and expect full disclosure?

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Unless you hold her power of attorney, the insurance company is not likely to tell you much about the...

My uncle died five months ago. NO will on file. My uncle owned Extensive assets ?What should I do ?

Illinois law requires a person in possession of a deceased person's will to file it with the probate court in the county where they resided within...