You really need to see a probate attorney. As a widow you may have claims against his estate that are superior to creditor claims.

The lease goes with the house. The owner, no matter who it is, and the tenant are bound to its terms.

Your uncle's wishes are spelled out in his will. Generally, beneficiaries and joint owners become sole owners after death.

Illinois does not have one power of attorney that covers everything. There is Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Power of Attorney for...

There is only one original will with signatures on it. If that is missing, your mother needs to hurry up and write a new one. If an original...

Tell the lawyer you will sign an agreed order to stop support. If at all possible, go to court to have the judge sign it.

Your scenario doesn't make sense. How could the lender refinance if the property had been deeded out.

Sounds like your father has a CD which has a hold because he died. Is the bank asking for a Small Estates Affidavit before they distribute...

You are trying to avoid probate by having the heirs deed the house to you. There are a lot of potential complications in doing this. The best...

Any number of things may be going on. 1. There may be an estate and she is administering it. 2. There may be a trust and she is the...