What is the process to provide a small estate affadavit for surviving spouse? Husband was on Medicaid and in nursing home in IL.

The Rock Island County clerk of the Circuit Court website has a small estate affidavit available for you. You should download that form and...

My father doens't have a will and is elderly. If he dies what will happen to his home and belongings.

It will be wise to meet with an elder law attorney to assist you in assisting your father. First off I would ask you if: 1) your father still...

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When debts and atty's fees exceed estate value how do you even get to probate? Alternatives?

To stay out of trouble I would strongly suggest that you have a consultation with a local probate attorney to advise you what to do (or not to do)....

Is a will valid if the surviving spouse inherites everything in state of Iowa

Well a Will, if properly executed, should be valid upon the persons death. However whether the Will needs to be probated depends on different...

I have asked for a formal accounting which i got but still have ?'s attorney will not speak with me ?? represents the executrix?

My thought is that is the matter is in court then you should present your concerns to the judge. If he/she agrees with you then they will order...

Even though there is no will, my name is on the deed. Can I still loose my house?

Well this sounds like an important issue to you since you live there, right. It would be wise for you to meet in person with a local attorney who...

Is there a law requiring a Trustee and a Personal Representative to give beneficiaries a copy of a Will, and a Trust?

Beneficiaries are entitled to a copy of the Trust. However, I would also say that the Trustee should have a reasonable amount of time to talk with...

Will my Will, written in Florida, be honored when I move to Minnesota?

You now have three lawyers in a row that recommend that you consult with a local (Minnesota) attorney when you relocate there. Why? Wills are not...

Do I need an estate lawyer?

If he has Alzheimers and is not competent to sign papers then you really don't have many alternatives here. What will matter is how assets are...

My husband passed away without a will.

As Mr. Schulz states, if you are the named beneficiary on a life insurance policy then the proceeds are yours from a legal perspective. However,...