Nursing home is trying to take my mothers home because she owes money.

I am sorry about the challenges you and your mother are experiencing. It is unfortunate that the situation has gotten this far, but assistance is...

What are the requirements for providing beneficiaries with notice of court supervised accounting of assets in Illinois?

Your question is a little unclear because of the context in which you framed it. Did the deceased die intestate, without a will, or testate, with a...

I am sorry about the loss of your father. Attorney Drabant is correct. You cannot use a Small Estate Affidavit when you know the estate has...

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Complex trusts?

Advanced planning techniques generally involve establishing complex trusts for families with taxable estates, complex dynamics such as providing...

My mother passed away and left an estate. She owes no one, never even had a credit card. There is cash and property.

I am sorry for the loss of your mother. First, you should seek counsel from a probate attorney in your area because probate laws and the...

My mother is a Rx abuser has OD several times can we retain guardianship so drs will not prescribe these meds

I am sorry about your family's challenges with your mother. My colleagues are all on point. However, as Attorney Zelinger indicated, though...

Husband passed away, how do I become executer of estate I want to pay my own property taxes, mortgage co. will not talk to me!!

You have my condolences. I agree with my colleagues. You will need to probate your husband's estate if the property was not held in joint tenancy...

Is my IRA safe in a civil suit ?

I agree with my colleagues and would add that if you try to protect assets by transferring them into other vehicles, such as a trust or a LLC,...

My aunt recently died. I have reason to believe I was in her will. How can I find out for sure? Not sure who the executor is.

You have my condolences. I agree with my colleague and would add that if you know of any other trusted fiduciaries or advisors your aunt had,...

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Mom lives with us instead of nursing home,she had several strokes,she wants to move back to her home. It needs major repairs.

I am sorry to hear about your family's difficulties. First, I recommend that you consult with an elder law attorney in your state who is...