Under Illinois intestate law, your husband would likely be entitle a prorata share of the estate; that outcome, however, assumes there is no will...

You will need to review the mortgage as well as the deed. It is possible, depending on how the property was held, it could be your Mother's home. I...

I will add that if you've been summoned to court it is imperative that you go if you don't have an attorney representing you. In court you can let...

Based on the facts provided, I have more questions than answers. Therefore, I recommend consulting an attorney who can take a closer look at any...

If you're the executor/administrator of his estate then can reach out to the IRS and request a transcript.

Based on the facts above, I believe your grandmother listed you and your siblings as beneficiaries. Therefore, the stock belongs to you and your...

This can easily be accomplished by an estate planning attorney. With that said, the attorney would have to engage and visit your incarcerated...

Do you know who the attorney was who drafted the irrevocable trust? If so, you could reach out to the Illinois Bar to see if they can assist you in...

Yes, you can adopt, but first you will have to petition the court and seek to terminate the biological father's parental rights.

If you are at a point in the divorce where you can determine which assets are yours, then I would recommend drafting estate planning documents that...