My mother died. as executor do i have to file her will someplace?

Pursuant to Illinois law a person in possession of an original Last Will must file it with the Clerk of the Court within 30 days of the persons...

If my parents are leaving money to only blood relatives in their will, will that include my husband and my only adopted son?

You have a couple of issues. First, if your son is disabled and receiving government assistance then if he received money directly it would be...

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There could be different answers to your question as to how this works. First off, if her home is in a valid trust then that asset will avoid...

It appears as though the Exeutrix and the Estate Attorney have mismanaged My Fathers Estate funds. How do I proceed.

Well, if you are an "interested person" as defined by the statute then you likely need to argue your point to the court to remove the executrix. ...

My mother is living and can only find a copy of her will. Can she sign it again to make it valid?

Likely mom could reexecute the Will and as long as she follows the rules related to execution in Texas it would become an original. With that...

Ms. Finch is right on target. If an asset never makes it to probate court then the Will has no effect on that assets. For example, if mom has a...

My mother passed away on 1-1-13. She had a relative that passed away 3-29-12 who had named her in her will as a beneficiary.

Your mother (now her estate) is entitled to her share. However the next question is whether or not you will need to open a probate estate for your...

My father died 2 mo ago. He had a will. My step mother is refusing to honer it in a timely manor. What can I do?

Well, your question is a little vague. The reality is that probate can take a period of time and, depending on tax issues, 12 to 18 months is not...

How do I find cases that are most similar to the circumstances of my situation?

The situation that you paint is not all that uncommon. However, the facts including any medical reports on your dad will push the needle one way...

My sister is "Executor of the Estate" on my parent's (both deceased) property. Property taxes are 2 years delinquent. Help?

I have to join on Mr. Davidsons band wagon. This situation is important to you and it is fairly complicated. You should look on this website or at...