Questions answered by Mollie Ann Whitehead

Archived

When must you file a Will in Probate Court in Illinois?

Mollie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

Illinois law requires that the Will be filed. If the decedent resided in Cook County, it can be filed on the 12th floor of the Daley Center.

Archived

Does the executor of an estate have rights to ask for the money the beneficiary was bestowed.

Mollie's answer | Answered on March 13, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. No, your father is incorrect. Assets passing via beneficiary designation do not go into the estate, but directly to...

Archived

My mother passed away she left a will with me to have the house how do I put my name on the deeds?

Mollie's answer | Answered on March 07, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. You should contact a probate attorney to find out what steps need to be taken in order to transfer the house and cars to...

Archived

I would like to add addendum indicating that if my son predeceases me that his share will go to his children not spouse.

Mollie's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

Another thing to consider is whether your Will or Trust has languge that would prevent any minor grandchildren from taking inheritance directly...

Archived

Very dear father figure of 32 years has just passed. I no he had a will also a prenup! I was always told by him. How to locate?

Mollie's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. More information is needed to answer this question. Do you have control and authority over his residence? Does...

Archived

What can we do? My father passed, there are 4 siblings and he was married to none of our mothers.The wife wont produce a will.

Mollie's answer | Answered on January 16, 2017

If he resided in Kentucky, you should look for an attorney there.

Archived

Does a beneficiary form on an IRA always overrule a will?

Mollie's answer | Answered on December 29, 2016

It is unlikely. Typically the beneficiary designation is going to control. Your facts would have to be very unusual to change that.

Archived

If my mother married my stepfather and I took care of them and and they both passed before the settlement can l inherit

Mollie's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

More facts are needed to answer this question, including whether your stepfather had a Will and which one of them passed away first. There are...

Archived

House in trust

Mollie's answer | Answered on December 15, 2016

You might want to meet with an attorney who practices in Medicaid law to find out whether your mother can qualify for Medicaid and how the house...

Archived

What documents would I need to file guardianship of my mom who has dementia I'm already her POA?

Mollie's answer | Answered on December 13, 2016

If you have a valid POA for healthcare and a valid POA for Property (finances), then a Guardianship may be avoided. You should have an attorney...

Mollie Ann Whitehead's Answers (162)

When must you file a Will in Probate Court in Illinois?

Does the executor of an estate have rights to ask for the money the beneficiary was bestowed.

My mother passed away she left a will with me to have the house how do I put my name on the deeds?

I would like to add addendum indicating that if my son predeceases me that his share will go to his children not spouse.

Very dear father figure of 32 years has just passed. I no he had a will also a prenup! I was always told by him. How to locate?

What can we do? My father passed, there are 4 siblings and he was married to none of our mothers.The wife wont produce a will.

Does a beneficiary form on an IRA always overrule a will?

If my mother married my stepfather and I took care of them and and they both passed before the settlement can l inherit

House in trust

What documents would I need to file guardianship of my mom who has dementia I'm already her POA?