You ask why your Illinois probate lawyer seeks the death certificates for the Decedent's siblings (your father an uncle). First, the answer...

Attorney Brabender is correct that if you are not a recognized beneficiary as to your mother's retirement account you will need to take a different...

Adding shareholder to an Illinois S-Corp Verify eligibility: Ensure that the person you want to add as a shareholder meets the eligibility...

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201, parties to a civil case may serve discovery requests once the case has been commenced and the parties are...

You ask if your former co-owner (and potentially contract debtor) may refuse to show you books and records related to sales, of which you are...

You ask if you must change the taxpayer information relating to your mother's home now that she has moved out. Short Answer: No. Longer Answer: The...

In Will County, a Decedent's Estate must remain open for a year, per Illinois statute. As for whether you need an Attorney to file a claim against...

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The specific laws governing the situation you describe vary depending on the State in which the property is located. But, the fact that your ;ate...

The Illinois Probate Act of 1975, Sec. 23-2, provides that an executor or administrator may be removed for cause, which includes committing fraud...

You ask how to become the Administrator of a Cook County Estate. To begin with, I recommend sitting down with and engaging qualified Counsel. That...