My daughter died four years ago with no will, so her estate is being probated using the State of Illinois will.

I think that Mr. Repays' answer is excellent. It is very difficult to conceive how the grandson can be held personally liable for his mothers'...

Am I responsible for my father's medical bills?

Well if you sign any papers authorizing treatment for him then you very well maybe responsible for his bills as a guarantor. It is wise to be...

Elder Rights atty? Elder Law=wills/trusts/asset-protxn. Family Law=Divorce/child-custody. Who helps if no sue nsg home for $$$ ?

Let's start with I am only licensed to practice law in Illinois and, thus, my advice is based on what I would suggest to an Illinois resident. ...

Am I able to get a copy of my aunt's trust , I was executor, trustee in 1983, and have lost my copy of the trust. In Illinois.

Should I assume that your aunt is now deceased? If not, I would suggest that you ask her for another copy. But assuming she has passed then you...

Elder law

If you are referring to small gifts - say $100 or less to each individual per year - then you likely will not have any problem. If your gifts are...

What is the best way for my elderly parents to add my name to their home?

Mr. Goldman's answer was well stated. The simplest manner that many non-attorneys use to "avoid probate" is to have a deed prepared adding you as...

WHAT WOULD BE A REASONABLE QUOTE FOR A NON-COMPLICATED ESTATE PLANNING

It seems that about 30% of my clients initially request only a simple Will. However, very few people leave my office without Powers of Attorney...

There are often uncooperative individuals in probate matters. All courts have means to deal with such situations. If someone has been appointed...

What recourse do I have against someone for "allowing" my Mother to die?

Adding to what Mr. Repay stated I was wondering if you are saying that your sister was criminally negligent. If that is the case then you need to...

How do i go about getting my mothers power of attorney changed

I would concur with Mr. Barger's thoughts. Well stated! I would then add that one of the major benefits of having one person only making...