What happens when a brother dies & has no will or beneficiary, bank account , stocks . Also applied for Medicaid .
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Answered on November 25, 2020
I think that more information would be needed to answer your question. Does the person who died own real estate or other assets? FYI, most...
My uncle died suddenly of coronavirus in a nursing home. How do I find out if he had a last will?
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Answered on August 12, 2020
I am sorry for your loss. There is no official way to find out. Often the family goes through the personal paperwork of the deceased person to...
Father died without a living trust. What is involved with the probate process?
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Answered on July 20, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Your questions would take a little more time to answer than this forum permits. However, you are correct that you should...
How much does it cost to file a Will in Cook County, Illinois?
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Answered on May 26, 2020
The answer of the other attorney is correct. There is no fee. You need the original will and a death certificate in order to file it. A good...
Do I need to keep the original Trust if my attorney made a Restatement of Trust?
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Answered on May 06, 2020
I would save it. I could explain further, but the short answer is: Save it.
How can we create a will while practicing social distance guidelines? Especially the witness signing part?
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Answered on May 04, 2020
Governor Pritzker signed an executive order in Illinois specifically allowing remote notary and witnessing. It can all be done over Zoom. It...
How do I transfer my home into my Revocable Living Trust (RLT)?
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Answered on April 29, 2020
I'm sorry for your loss. It is good that you are thinking about this issue. The attorney that did the trust for you can probably help you with...
Is it possible to not have to pay back worker’s compensation from my personal injury claim if I settle?
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Answered on April 21, 2020
The short answer is yes, you will be required to pay back worker's compensation for 75% of what they paid to you. There are a number of ways to...
How much should it cost to settle an estate including filing any required estate tax returns
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Answered on March 26, 2020
Most attorneys would handle a project like this on an hourly basis. A typical hourly rate in the Chicago areas would be from $295 to $350/hour. ...
What does it cost to be an administrator to an estate? What is expected in Illinois?
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Answered on February 12, 2020
I am sorry for your losses. The cost can really vary. Attorney's generally charge an hourly rate to take a case through the probate process. ...