Are elder care rights still in effect after death?

Hmmmm. Assuming that mom was competent when she signed the Will then she certainly had the right to choose the attorney or any other person to act...

Do I name my Last Will and Testament as the beneficiary of my Insurance/Retirement/bank accounts?

My first suggestion is that if you are really concerned about this matter then you should be talking with a local estate planning or elder law...

I need to get a will created for both myself and my wife. Is it necessary to use a lawyer for that?

You are not required to use an attorney to prepare a Will; however, it is usually wise to do so. Neither life nor the law is simple these days! ...

Do POD accounts go into probate if both POD beneficiaries die?

The answers depends on the amount of money in the bank account AS WELL AS any other assets the decedent owned that are subject to probate. If the...

Likely your uncle stated that your mothers share was given to her on a "per stirpes" basis. This means that your mom's children receive her share...

Grandpa died last year at 91 and left all to his wife, Mary aged 98 , of 30 years, . He left 2 children and 4 grand children.

If Mary is competent then she can Will her property to anyone that she wishes. With that said, at the age of 100, the possibility of undue...

How can I find out if my 93 year old mother has a will filed? Her health is failing and does not remember if she has filed a wil

Wills are not "filed" in the State of Illinois until someone dies. At that time, assuming that she had executed a Last Will and also assuming that...

How to sell dead parents home when three siblings are listed will/deed and one has been missing for 4 years and cant be found!

It sounds like you are going to have to proceed through court to obtain the authority to sign documents on behalf of your brother. It is unclear...

IS it nessary to get a will and living will through a lawyer??

Dave Ramsey is preparing Wills now, hmmmm. Maybe he can dabble in medical advice too! Ok, seriously. In my opinion no online system can listen...

What is the Illinois estate tax/death tax? I recently inherited a home in Southern Illinois. Estate is in probate till 10/15/13.

Mr. Gottlieb's answer was very good. His point on asking the probate attorney for the estate was very valid as there are numerous possible tax...