Questions answered by Christine Coffman Karr

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I have been denied a full copy of my father's trust even though I am a successor co-trustee.

Christine's answer | Answered on March 10, 2011

One of the benefits of having a trust is that it is private. The grantor, in this case your father, need not share the provisions of a trust with...

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Do I need to see a lawyer in order to draw up a power of attorney?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 03, 2011

A Power of Attorney is a very powerful instrument, in that you granting authority to another person to conduct business on your behalf. I highly...

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Do I need to probate?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 03, 2011

You probably do have to proceed with a probate estate, because he died intestate. Alternatively, ask the insurance company if they would accept a...

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I won a case on behalf of my deceased wife for medical malpractice, 3 years later my daughters doctor waited 3 weeks too long

Christine's answer | Answered on February 24, 2011

Based on the information you have provided, the case alleging malpractice regarding your daughter, is barred by the Statute of Limitations for the...

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Is there a statue of limitation on executing a will?

Christine's answer | Answered on February 24, 2011

Your sister should have filed the original will in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Probate Division. You may want to do a will search on the...

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I received a copy of uncle's will. Pages 1, 2, 3 and 5. Executor said there was no page 4. What should I do?

Christine's answer | Answered on February 24, 2011

Regarding your uncle's will, that may be a typographical error with the page numbering. Read the will, and if there appears to be nothing missing,...

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What forms are needed to contest a will?

Christine's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

I do not mean to be discouraging, but there is no way that you, as a layperson, could successfully contest a will without retaining an attorney. ...

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Special need trust for autism in WV. Would the fund be used in place of free services supplied by the state?

Christine's answer | Answered on February 10, 2011

You can establish a third-party-funded supplemental needs trust, and if the proper language is contained in the trust agreement, he will still be...

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My mother was listed as beneficiary along with others she has died who is gets her share of the money her son or beneficiaries

Christine's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

In all likelihood, the insurance policy names a beneficiary. In the absence of a designated beneficiary, the insurance proceeds would pass through...

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My lawyer wrote a wil for me. was it filled (illinois) I was to write a new will myself. will this new will over-ride the first

Christine's answer | Answered on February 04, 2011

If you execute a new will, it will completely override the first one - it would be treated as though it never existed. However, you need to ensure...

Christine Coffman Karr's Answers (134)

I have been denied a full copy of my father's trust even though I am a successor co-trustee.

Do I need to see a lawyer in order to draw up a power of attorney?

Do I need to probate?

I won a case on behalf of my deceased wife for medical malpractice, 3 years later my daughters doctor waited 3 weeks too long

Is there a statue of limitation on executing a will?

I received a copy of uncle's will. Pages 1, 2, 3 and 5. Executor said there was no page 4. What should I do?

What forms are needed to contest a will?

Special need trust for autism in WV. Would the fund be used in place of free services supplied by the state?

My mother was listed as beneficiary along with others she has died who is gets her share of the money her son or beneficiaries

My lawyer wrote a wil for me. was it filled (illinois) I was to write a new will myself. will this new will over-ride the first