Are wives automatically entitled to their deceased husband's bank account that they are the sole owner. How will the bank know.

Assuming that you are correct and it was dad's sole account and there are no beneficiaries listed then the asset(s) belong to dad's...

Miss used estate funds.... what is going too happen?????

I suppose that it is good that you realized that you "messed up." At least that is a start. The next item you must consider is that you will...

Does a small estate affidavit (Probates under $100,000) need to be notorized and/ or filed with the court and signed by a judge-

You are correct in stating that Illinois Small Estate Affidavits can be used when "probate assets" are less than $100,000.00. However, with that...

Unfortunately the other attorneys are very correct. It is not possible to execute documents is you are incompetent or worse. The guardianship...

Do I need an estate planning attorney or is a general attorney okay?

An attorney who concentrates in estate planning or elder law would be your best choice. In deciding what is important to you you should...

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Parents put their house in a trust and I am the primary trustee. Now there are city code issues.

First off - you must attend the court dates or fines will be automatically entered. Whether they are against you (personally) or the trust (of...

Re-Opening an estate.

Let me add to Ms. Karr's answer. If you are an heir of the deceased person then you should have received notice of the opening of the estate;...

Re-Open Estate 2

You have a lot of questions that are best suited to ask an attorney in person. Why the estate is being re-opened is the first thing that needs to...

An attorney might suggest to "restate" a trust rather than continue to add amendments as it simplifies the reading of the trust. Having more then...

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Who has experience with the Custodial Caregiver Statute in Illinois? I have questions.

Well, I likely have answers, but of course that is depending on the questions. I practice in probate and elder law and likely could help you. ...