Your question does not indicate if your father was 2nd to die after your mother. Without reviewing the terms of the will of the last parent to die...

I am sorry for your loss. If your son had no living spouse and only 1 child then his child is his sole heir under Illinois statute for any...

I am sorry for your loss. The answer depends upon whether or not your father did any estate planning (i.e., a will, a trust, a transfer on death...

I am sorry for your loss. I am assuming that your mother was married to your step-father at the time of his death. To answer the subject question,...

I agree with Attorney Custardo that a formal agreement in writing is invaluable, if it exists. You should meet with an attorney experienced in the...

I'm sorry for your loss. There is not enough detail to properly advise you of your or your sister's available options. Your sister should meet...

I am sorry for your loss. I agree with Attorney Repay. Without a will, state statute determines the distribution of your mother's assets that do...

There are a lot of details lacking that I recommend you share with an attorney during a consultation. As to how you can know if your mom has...

I am sorry for your loss. If a Probate case has been opened you may petition the court for supervised administration of the estate that would...

I am sorry for your loss. The FEMA funeral assistance funds are to reimburse for funeral costs and the payment is made to the individual named on...