Does a contract on a house supersede a Will

You would be wise to consult, in person, with a local probate attorney. Good Luck!

My mom passed away and had a living will, do I have any rights?

A Living Will is quite different than a Will. With or without a Will you may be legally entitled to a distribution as an heir. But this is only...

Mom Quit Claimed Illinois house to her kids 12 yrs. ago. She's now living with son in Texas. Son wants kids to Quit Claim back.

What you describe is a "mess." There is no attorney (at least I don't think so) who can accurately answer your question. If you want a real...

Does holding your house in a revocable trust protect the asset in a Bankruptcy in Illinois?

I concur with the other attorneys - you should consult with an asset protection/bankruptcy attorney. Mention the term Tenancy by the Entirety to...

Look we have spent 40,000 to keep my step dad in Nursing home, we are out of money and have not signed up for Medicaid, Help

You can resign as agent and advise your stepdads family that they need to act. However, if you signed the contract at the nursing home then you...

I have stumbled upon my living mother's will..My siblings unaware.. what are the possible legal and moral issues if I read it?

Well, would you want your mother reading your private documents? If you want to look at it why don't you ask if your mother if it is ok to read...

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The cost to write up 2 wills ????

That is a pretty open question. Are you young or old? Do you have children or not? How large is your estate (i.e. are taxes an potential...

What are my legal options to protect my relative from his nursing home conditions?

I would concur with Ms. Santaella. Try the Ombudsman's Office and see if they can assist. Alternatively, you can explore other facilities and see...

Mom is in hospital, my parents own 4 homes both of their names are not on all houses, need a legal document signed to protect

I suppose you have the same problem now that you were experiencing when you discussed this matter with your parents previously - they do not wish...

Is it possible to transfer a home title to my deceased fathers estate. There is a mortgage on property.

I'm not sure what you mean by "he usually puts the property in his estate." Legally, if an asset (like a home) is in a persons name, then when...