Do I have any legal rights to funds not listed in the deceased's will?

It is not possible to answer your question. Who gets the money will first depend on how the stocks or stock account(s) were titled (who was or were...

Under Illinois law, a duly appointed estate representative can make distributions at anytime. However, most probate lawyers would advise against...

Can my grandmother inherit any of her deceased spouses property if he left her nothing in his will?

She would have a right to try and contest the will and she is entitled to a "Surviving Spouse's Award" which is a "claim" against the estate and is...

I filed the will now how do I get the property deeds in my name?

You should contact a probate lawyer. Depending on who all the heirs are and their intentions (heirs are defined by law and not necessarily takers...

My mother passed away she left a will with me to have the house how do I put my name on the deeds?

Sorry for your loss. You should consult with a probate lawyer. Whether you need to have the will admitted to probate or not will depend on whether...

You should contact a probate attorney who can help you determine if you need to go to probate court---you may not have to, depending on who the...

Whoever has the original will is required to file it in probate clerk's office where the person died or resided. It is supposed to be filed within...

How do I get my share of my father's estate?

I agree with the above answer with the proviso that there was no mention as to how title to the house is held. It very well may be that title to...

Does the money in my father's bank account and funds from the sale of his car go toward his debts?

There is not enough information to properly answer. When did he die? Are you an adult? Who paid the funeral bill? You should consult with a probate...

How long does she have to file and what recourse do the rest of us have IF she refuses to file?

A person is required to file what they believe to be a person's last will and testament within 30m days of death. Failure to file within that time...