Do I have to waive the estate administrator fee because the attorney agreed to assist me for free?

You do not have to agree. You should inquiry of him why he is requesting you act without compensation. Pursuant to the probate act, you are...

What type of attorney is required to discuss assets and financial obligations after a death?

I am very sorry for your loss. You should seek the advice of a probate attorney that practices in the county in which your father passed away.

If the property is in trust and she is the trustee then she more than likely has the power to sell the real estate. If the property is in probate...

What is Illinois law re: Townhome Assoc. waiving their right to enforce a rule that it has not enforced previously?

The answer is in the CCRs. Since the board did not approve the stone in the landscaping area by the front sidewalk, you need to look to what the...

What is Illinois law re: Townhome Assoc. waiving their right to enforce a rule that it has not enforced previously?

The answer is in the CCRs. Since the board did not approve the stone in the landscaping area by the front sidewalk, you need to look to what the...

Executor of the estate refuses to update family, perhaps doing nothing...

If the executor is in possession of the original will, he/she is obligated to file the will within 30 days after the date of death of the testator....

Son's parental rights were involuntarily terminated during divorce; wife killed in a car accident;divorce never final what next?

I would agree with Steve Fromm, you need to retain a family law attorney for reprsentation as this is a domestic relations matter and not a probate...

Under Illinois law, anyone in possession of an original will must file the will with the Clerk of the Circuit Court where the testator died or...

I sold the house from the estate, & told that to file an estate income tax return showing no tax due. My accountant can't do it

I am surprised that your accountant is not able to handle this matter. As was answered by the other attorneys, most accountants and many...