I do not ever recommend joint wills for married couples. You are much better off with simple wills, leaving all individually held assets to the...

The will needs to be admitted to probate and the designated executor appointed by the probate court. A Petition for Probate of Will and Letters...

I recently found out that there was a breach in my aunts will . is it to late to find out where missing millions $$ are?

I agree with the other attorneys - you don't provide enough information to answer your question. A lot depends on when the will was admitted to...

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

A handwritten will which is not witnessed would NOT be honored. I agree that if your mother is still competent, she should see an estate planning...

Can i fill out probate forms without attorney?

Recovering assets to an estate is not an uncomplicated process. I would advise you to retain an attorney who is specialized in probate.

Quit claim deed was stolen before being recorded with county clerk. The will named a sibling as executor. What can I do?

These are two very different issues. You also present a very complicated circumstance. If the quit claim deed was executed, as you appear to...

You can decline to act as trustee by signing a Declination of Office. The trust declaration SHOULD name a successor trustee, who will act if you...

The activity of executor legal/sanctioned? he distributes fees to other attorneys and puts the rest in the business accct?

You definitely need to consult with an attorney. If you believe that the will is fraudulent, then you should take steps to have the will set...

Simply put, yes, you should have been notified. Since some time has passed since your uncle died, you should act promptly and consult with an...

How does my brother and i become the executor of my fathers estate?

I agree that you DO need to consult with an attorney. If your father left a Last Will & Testament, then the provisions of the Will should...