My stepdad died how do I know who the executor is

If you were named as a beneficiary on the IRA, it will not be subject to the probate court proceeding, which distributes your step-dad's estate. ...

I am licensed as an attorney and a notary in both Illinois and Wisconsin. The notary signature is legal in the state where the signature occurs,...

Can a licensed concealed carry holder enter private property with concealed firearm. If there is no firearms prohibited sign?

Under the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry act, an owner of private property must post a restriction on concealed carry in their premises, unless...

Who gets the house?

Due to the very complicated fact scenario that you have presented, it is best that you speak with an estate planning attorney about this situation....

The above answer is correct and I will add that avoiding probate can essentially happen in three main ways: 1. Own assets that go below the...

Is there a way to find out whose name is listed on a trust the owner has dementia we know someone is on the trust with her

Have you found a copy of the Deed which places the real estate in the trust? If so, the acting trustee might be listed on the deed, but that is not...

The main answer to this question would be resolved by a review of the trust agreement, if there is one. It could possibly be addressed with your...

Benefits to setting up a Trust in the event if someone passes away versus Will done on own?If no contesting is it necessary?

Attorney Kiselstein has provided you with some excellent answers, so I will simply reiterate the fact that the main reason why my clients have me...

Here's some "nickel advice." If you win the lottery, don't be one of the grinning fools who hold a giant check with their picture and name in the...

We have waited over 18 months for the Trustee of an estate to distribute to the beneficiaries. The house is sold & no probate.

In the language of a standard trust, the beneficiaries are entitled to an annual report of the trust assets. If you have not heard anything in 18...