I live in the state of Illinois and if my husband of 2 years dies and there is no will are the kids entitled to the assets

I agree with the prior attorneys' responses. Any assets owned solely by your husband will be distributed 1/2 to spouse and 1/2 to children. If...

You should contact an estate planning attorney to assist you in preparing the appropriate deed into trust. This will ensure that the property is...

I need to know if I need attorney to start the probate process?

You do need an attorney to assist you with the probate process. However, whether you need to go throught probate will depend on how the home is...

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

First of all let me extend my condolences to you and your family. You need to contact a probate attorney as soon as possible. The steps to be...

My father is leaving his house to to me and my siblings in a will. My siblings (27 and 50) still live in the house.

Your father needs to speak to an estate planning attorney so that the possible pitfalls can be discussed and the best plan implemented. This is a...

Your mother in law can appoint whomever she wants to act as an executor and she can appoint co-executors to act together. The executor will have...

My uncle recently passed away leaving me & 4 siblings as beneficiaries to his estate. He verbally told me that another cousin

A verbal request is not binding. If there is a valid will or trust then that will dictate how assets will be distributed. If there is no will or...

My husband died and left me has his executor over his will. should i just show his attorney my marriage license to prove it

You should consult a probate attorney. There are various options on how to proceed when someone passes away and it will depend on how the assets...

Dad died with no will or POA. Money is now in a trust with a lawyer until we all agree. No one else has made time for this...

I would need more information to respond to your question. Having said that, if there is a trust holding your father's assets that trust should...

Goal: my estate can be filed "no probate." Will a Pour-over will covering assets not in living trusts avoid probate?

You should consult an estate planning attorney in Illinois. A will or pour over will does not avoid probate. You do not need separate trusts for...