It is not necessary to have an attorney handle this for you, but certainly an option. The attorney would be paid from the trust assets. If you do...

Two years after Dad's death, and I have heard nothing about any provisions he may have made for myself and my sister. What now?

I would recommend that you contact the executor directly and ask him your questions. If you are a named beneficiary under the will you are...

I am executor of my mothers estate which is under $100,000. Other than a small estate affidavit is another document needed?

I am sorry for your loss. Regarding your question, it depends on what you are trying to do. If you are trying to access funds in a financial...

I can not afford a lawyer for provision of guardianship, is there any other way to pursue this matter?

It would be helpful if you could give more information. Are you seeking guardianship of a minor or of a disabled adult?

My spouse died from a service connected illness and i am a surviving spouse how old do i have to be to get remarried

After your spouse dies, you can legally re-marry immediately. If you are concerned about some type of benefits you are receiving that you may lose...

Just very general- what is the average cost in the Chicagoland area for a will and living trust. Thank you

The fees charge by different attorneys for estate planning will vary from attorney to attorney and will depend on the specific services they will...

Hello my sister lives in Illinois, her friend of 40 years just passed away and in his will he left her his condo, it's filthy.

If your sister does not want the condo because she doesn't think it is going to be worth her while and/or the net proceeds she would receive from...

My aunt is the executor of my grandmother's estate, and is trying to sell a property outside of the family. Can I stop it?

I am sorry for the loss of your grandmother. First, only the beneficiaries of an estate have a stake in how the executor administers the estate...

What should a lawyer charge for a simple will/

You will get what you pay for. Do you want the attorney to review how you hold title to all your assets to determine what passes by your will...

She CAN change it; the question is whether the changes are valid or not. If you believe there is evidence that she was not thinking clearly, or...