How can I get my moms ashes without her widower?

There is an Illinois Disposition of Remains Act that lists the persons entitled to the remains. You can look to the act and find out where you...

I'm listed, on the summons, as the 'in care of' defendant. Can I get the house & stop the slum/nuisance proceedings??

You likely got named from information collected by the City identifying you as one of the heirs of your Uncle. If you are one of your Uncle's...

Can an ira thats in my husbands name and his mom's after she ppasses even though were filling bankruptcy , can he keep it after

In answer to your question "Mother died and son is on her ira.can he keep it or will the courts take it.", which court are concerned will want to...

Will my husband have to make up for those back payments, which is in access of $16,000?

Generally the DFS has a lien for any monies advanced which includes monies that may have been advanced in error, however, there is not enough...

My question is are their lawyers who help in probate court?

I agree with attorney Goldstein. You might want to try calling the Clerk of the Circuit Court and inquire if there is a help desk that can answer...

PR only notifies beneficiaries??

Generally, if you are the first named or first named alive PR named in a will, you do not have to give notice to anyone that you are opening a...

Can the fund from and estate be disbursed before the estate is fully closed?

I agree with Attorney Gottlieb in that you should appear at next court date if you have not received your distribution. You should NIT have to wait...

My husband has two storage units in his name. Can I just abandon them ?

You are likely only responsible if your name is on the account. If not, his estate would be responsible not you personally. You should contact a...

Can I get help?

You need to consult with a probate attorney immediately. Your situation is very unique so make sure you speak to someone that is very familiar with...

Generally speaking and provided there is no fraud on the part of the decedent, creditors do not have any rights to any non-probate assets. There...