Is it illegal to leave a house off the assets to avoid probate?

Avoidance of probate with regard to the sale of real estate is rather common. If all of the interested parties agree and sign indemnification...

A trip into the Peoria County Clerk's Office which is located on the first floor of the Peoria County Courthouse on Main Street in Peoria is...

Does my dad have to do anything with the will? Mom died, and everything stays with him till he dies

The will needs to be filed (but probably not admitted to probate) with the Circuit Clerk of the county of your mom's residence within 30 days from...

What's the rules regarding separation period before divorce in Illinois?

There is no separation requirement and as long as your matrimonial domicile has been in Illinois for more than the past 90 days you are legally...

Hi everyone I live In Canton, Illinois and I"m wondering how to go about if a lawyers is busy not returning calls.

You should schedule an appointment to meet with the attorney to discuss all of your concerns. If that does not work you should discharge that...

Need to know how to remove executor or take in front of judge for review of estate.

Step one is to visit the Circuit Clerk's office to request copies of everything filed to date in the probate court file. A photocopy fee will be...

I signed a quick claim deed as part of a divorce. My ex was to refinance the house per divorce decree, but defaulted.

The mortgage lender is not a party to your divorce and as a result the lender is free to send a negative credit report and to pursue any remedies...

What, if any, rights do beneficiaries have and what if any, repercussions are there for non-distribution of funds?

It is always a good idea to schedule a consultation with a lawyer who practices in the probate field to review the proper procedures to settle a...

Personal debt incurred after separation

Debts incurred after separation are classified as marital ordinarily but if the debt incurred after separation is for the sole benefit of the...

My mom passed away a month ago and before we can get the deed switch to my name she pass and I have the the deed

Ordinarily when real estate is involved a court process is required to transfer the title to the person(s) who are entitled to inherit the...