In IL for a sm. estate w/an affidavit, does the appointed executor get fees for executing the will or travel expenses from TX?

Yes, you are permitted to charge the estate for "reasonable" fees associated with distributing the estate. The expenditures need to be associated...

My sister's husband passed away in fl and their home was in both their names. She was told she had to go thru probate? True??

The Answer is "probably". In Florida, probate is required in all but a very small number of cases. A wife can file a "Disposition of Personal...

What document my ill friend sign to give her sister authority to claim her assets?

In California, a living trust is a good idea. You will also want a living will to assign powers of attorney for her financial affairs. Banks often...

I sold a used hot tub. Was working when sold buyer said it did start once setup and stopped. Got it fixed and now wants to sue?

Wait and allow him to file the case. You can respond and state that the hot tub started and functioned just fine with you, and that once the hot...

I have a friend who has no family , and is going into the nursing home , what should happen to the contents of the house.

If your friend is still alive, she can do whatever your friend wants with the property. The rare exception is if the property is held in something...

What type of lawyer for a financially destitute man about to die but he has family land in his name he wanted to leave brother?

He, or the executor of his estate, can file for a bankruptcy and affirm or re-affirm the mortgage on the property or pay off the debt/taxes....

Can I pay this?

Your attorney can easily file an amendment with the court to add the debt. Takes 5 minutes. Just call him or email him with the information

MY ATTORNEY I HAVE SAID THAT MY HUSBAND DIED FROM ASBESTOSIS NOT MESOTHELIOMA. I HAVE MEDICAL PAPERS STATING HE DIED FROM BOTH

Probate is the wrong area of practice. Ask the question on the personal injury or wrongful death sections. Either way both conditions result...

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I don't believe there is any deadline to file a Will in Illinois after looking through the ILCS probate act. An attorney in your state would know...

The major difficulty in selling real estate is the title change. Its a good idea to file for probate and hire an attorney just to make sure...