My uncle passed away about 55 days ago is there a deadline for becoming the executor of the estate with no will .

I completely agree that you should seek advice from a probate attorney. You can also check the records of the court in the county where your uncle...

Whose name should my mother add to her new car title?

You are asking excellent questions. Unfortunately, however, you are also seeking specific legal advice which we cannot provide to you in this...

Are memorial stones considered as part of funeral cost in Illinois?

I am so sorry for your loss. In my past experience, as long as the amount paid is reasonable, a marker can be paid for prior to regular creditors.

Last Will of deceased was invalidated after lawyer confessed to Judge that signatures were not witnessed

Well, we don't know the rest of the facts yet, but if there are no other facts, then I would say that B and C could possibly have a claim against...

What is a reasonable executor's fee for a family-related estate worth approx. $300,000.

I am sorry for your loss. Your fee for services as Executor (after being appointed by the court and receiving your letters of office) will...

My sister is the only person listed on my Mom's will. The house deed is still in my parents names.

It is possible that she is trying to avoid probate. A will designates who gets the estate assets, but they still need to go through a probating...

Can I put something into my aunt's Trust once she has resigned as trustee?

Your authority to manage non-trust assets (e.g. the bank account and house, which are not currently titled in the name of the trust) will be set...

Can a trustee hold distribution of money.

There is not enough information here to even give you a general answer. Ultimately, the trustees do these regarding distribution of trust assets...

I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. There is no filing fee for a small estate affidavit. You can find a small estate affidavit form on the...

Small estate affidavit

You can certainly do this on your own, but keep in mind that the person signing a SEA is taking responsibility for making sure the estate assets...