Do attorneys in Illinois need a certain type of accreditation in order to properly probate an estate?

All attorney licensed in Illinois have the right to practice in probate court. However, only a portion choose to do so. Compensation for...

What legal documents do I need as single mother who bought first home? Can I prepare some of them myself to save fees?

Minimally you should have a Last Will. However, depending on numerous factors (income, assets, life insurance, family situation) you might also...

I feel as though our eldercare lawyer set my father up in a program that was not in his or our best interests.

I'm not sure how the attorney "made you" do anything. Perhaps she gave your parents incorrect advice and perhaps not. Planning is not a perfect...

G-mom died, left Aunt as POA, Executor,Trustee and IF still alive after my Uncle, Benificiary. Until then Uncle is to have home.

Your question is largely based on the exact wording within the trust. Uncle does need to comply in a reasonable manner. Your mom & uncle...

I'll be a little easier on you than the other attorneys. We don't know how old you are nor do we know what medical problems you have or how severe...

I finally received a copy of my deceased dads Will from niece the Executors Attorney. Should it be same as orignal all pages?

I am assuming that you do not like who is receiving your fathers estate under the version of the Will being offered. Otherwise you wouldn't have a...

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You can contact an attorney directly to ask that question. I would suggest that you look to naela.org for an attorney that does advanced planning...

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If it is YOUR Last Will then the attorney is YOUR attorney and not your son's attorney. You should feel free to call YOUR attorney any time you...

My mothere passed away a month ago. I found out she signed a car loan with a friend. The friend has the car.

Well, if you mother was the main obligee then she owes the money for the car. I would think that you do not want the car repossessed and sold at...

Is there anything I can do to try to get my deceased mom's share of real estate in a transfer on death deed where she is named?

It sounds like you are saying that your grandmother prepared the deed in 2003 when she was still competent. If that is so then it does seem like...