If theres a will, will the property and assets go through probate for example house,stocks,bank accounts.and etc.

With or without a Last Will your parents assets would likely go through probate to be distributed. Often we attorneys would recommend a Living...

After death, with a legal will, who is notified of the $ value of the estate?

The real question is whether the decedent structured their assets to avoid passing through the Will. For example, if the decedent owned a bank...

My 93 year old mother has a handwritten will, never filed (live in Illinois) or is it witnessed. Will this be honored?

Handwritten Wills are not valid in Illinois. If you have other brothers or sisters, and they don't think that you should keep the home, then you...

What would be the cost involved in changing the executor in my Will?

Mr Frederick gave you a very good answer. His estimated prices are about right - I would charge a bit more - and since you live in a big city...

I would agree with Mr. Frederick. A headstone of some type is real handy to find the person at a later date. Even though the Will does not...

Will

Generally if you survive your mother then you are entitled to your share. However that can be changed by the language in the will. If you die...

If you are the person signing the Medicaid documents for your dad then you are doing so under penalties of perjury. Therefore, to fail to disclose...

Do I need a probate attorney?

Well, assuming that the trust is the owner of the real estate, then the trustee is the should be the person who has the right of possession, unless...

Can i fill out probate forms without attorney?

I suppose that it depends what "probate forms" you are talking about. Some forms can be filled out and many forms that are filed with the court...

Am I allowed to change the locks on my mother's house?

I will have to make it "three in a row." You are best to sit with a local attorney and lay out all of the facts before taking any actions. While...