How long does it take after an estate has been opened to file and close?

Agreeing with my colleagues, "it depends." That being said, the various stages that were mentioned takes time. In Cook County, Illinois,, for...

How does Illinois Probate law (or Cook County Probate Court) define a "poorly written" Will ?

I concur with my colleagues. A will is considered invalid if its "formalities," i.e., signed by 2 credible witnesses who were in the presence of a...

Can I give someone power of attorney to assist me with civil matters in the state of IL?

My colleagues are correct depending on what you actually need. If you need someone to act on your behalf in court, then given what you stated, you...

If a caveat is filed on a vacant house can a daughter move in.

The facts as stated are a little confusing but from my interpretation: Mother owned home and daughter owned another home. Mother sold her home;...

Probate is the court process by which an administrator is appointed by the court to distribute assets of a decedent's estate. The decedent could...

My Mom is a widow with no will nor a power of attorney assigned. Can we sell her home for her medical needs?

I'm sorry to hear about your mother. My colleagues are correct. An eligible person, probably you or one of your siblings, will have to obtain...

I agree with my colleagues; you must file in your legal name if you are registering your business in Illinois. Yet, I also echo the question of why...

Is there a way one can sell real estate of the ward without showing it in the county records prior to being appointed guardian?

It's hard to tell from the facts whether the ward is a ward of the state or has a testamentary appointed guardian (someone designated by a will)....

What if a person dies without a will?

I am sorry to hear about your loss. What happens to the house when the owner dies without a will (intestate) depends on exactly how the house...

What needs to be done when moving a business?

Yes. Though your business is online, you may still need to register as a company that is "doing business" in Illinois. You may need to apply for...