I agree with my colleagues, and would add that sometimes a parent adds a child to their bank accounts as a matter of convenience. Although the...

Here is what the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-1) says: (a) Immediately upon the death of the testator any person who has the testator's will in his...

Does a last will n testament need to be filed with the state of illinois if the deceased has no money or property

Attorney Goldstein is correct. Illinois law requires that a will be filed immediately upon a person's death with the probate court in the county...

Your question is a little confusing as to who you are in this situation. It seems you may be the wife of the deceased husband, but if so you refer...

Is it legal that no copies of trust document get distributed to any one?

You might try calling the attorney who is representing the estate and explaining your desire and valid reason for seeing a copy of the trust. If...

I am my father's Power of Attorany. If he makes a change, appointing someone else POA should I be informed of the change.

I agree with my colleague and would add that if you have physical possession of the POA and it was effective when signed by your father ( as...

I told my lawyer to dismiss my petition for divorce since my husband and I have decided to reconcile and work it out.

I concur with the other attorneys' responses and would add that perhaps your attorney did not want to see you end up in a worse position if your...

Is it legal for a person who holds a medical power of attorney get compensated by the deceased's estate.

The Illinois Probate Act, 755 ILCS 5/18-10 allows the estate of a decedent to pay up to $800 to an employee of the decedent "for services rendered...

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Do I need to file a claim against the estate?

If the LLC was formed properly, it is the legal entity which rented the space out, not the person who died. I would check on the Secretary of...

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Is my husband entitled to, or have rights to my 401k if we divorce? Can he give up this right, if he has it? How?

Under Illinois law, that portion of your 401(k) that you accumulated prior to your marriage is not marital property. However, that part that...