My Grandfather died in 2001, he left his (free and clear) property to my mother, my sister, and I. We are joint tenancy.

You'll want to speak to an attorney in IL concerning the loan on the property. Forgery can be a felony, but it isn't necessarily one. As long as...

How can I find, if my deceased grandmother had a will and if she had trust funds set up. She lived in St. Louis, MO.

I'm sorry for your loss. To answer your question, you should speak to a probate attorney about administering the estate in the county that she...

I would like to leave a will, but is it legal and binding if I write it up and have it notarized?

You should hire an attorney to draft a will for you. While it is technically possible that you MIGHT be able to create a legally binding will on...

Why is it legal to put your assets in a trust so later if you end up in a nursing home Medicaid will pay for it instead of you

What you're referencing is sometimes referred to as a Medicaid trust. It exists to help people on Medicaid. It protects your assets so that you...

Is it possible to designate guardianship after my passing, even if the biological parent is still alive?

You may designate who you would like to be the guardian following your death in a will or trust, but that won't guarantee that the father will not...

Whats the proper way to inherit a car from family in another state?

It depends on where your grandfather was residing at the time of his death. The car, unless it has a transfer on death designation on the title,...

I think my mother's POA converted assets from her estate. How do I find out if she did?

When you say "she" I'm assuming you mean the DPOA for your mother. If the durable power of attorney granted financial powers to your mother's...

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My mother passed away aug. 2012. I did not probate her will.

In MO, you have 1 year from the date of death to file a will. As you stated, a determination of heirship proceeding might be in order, depending...

My cousin passed away on December 9 2013, he left a will naming his long time girl friend as the one who gets his estate

I agree with Mr. Quinn in that challenging a will can be a difficult and possibly costly process. In addition, you'll probably want to contact a...