I live in Cook Cty, IL in my deceased mother's house and due to financial hardship I couldn't pay my taxes so they were sold.

I agree with Ms. Goldstein and Mr. Smolinski. You should consult with a local attorney for guidance and advice in this matter. Your statement...

Can we sell family property even though one person does not want to sell?

Mr. Aymond's response is well considered. Your best bet is to get all of the heirs together (except the one dissenter) to agree with a legal...

Mr. Rich's answer is directly on point. The witnesses, in a situation like yours, are only going to become an issue if there is a challenge to the...

If I decline an offer on estate settlement of a company that has filed bankruptcy would that effect siblings settlement share?

My colleague is correct in that you only control and direct your share of the estate. However, your facts are silent as to whether any of the...

I have a friend who has lived with a guy for 30+ years h epassed away and now his children don't want to take care of her needs?

My colleagues are correct based on the facts presented. Your friend should consider contacting a probate or family law attorney to explore...

Can an cour appointed administrator refuse to talk to the heirs of the estate? How can we get vital information we need?

Mr. Hunt is correct. The probate is a matter of public record, so you should be able to visit the courthouse to request copies of the file. ...

Mr. Frederick is correct. A properly recorded joint tenancy with right of survivorship will transfer ownership at the time of death and bypass...

My great aunt (paternal grandmother's sister) died widowed, childless, and intestate in 1993 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

My colleagues are correct in their assessment of your fact pattern. Your best bet is to contact a local probate attorney that is also familiar...

My dad passed away and left me a joint deposit box at the bank the estate lawer saying that should have to go to the estate

Both of my colleagues are correct. You need to find out the nature of your title on the safe deposit box. The estate lawyer, is not necessarily...

Who pays for utilities/loan when someone dies?

My colleagues are correct. I would add that you may want to retain your own counsel, separate and apart from the attorneys handling the probate. ...