When someone has a will drawn up and notarized, detailing what will happen to all their property after their death, they will usually specify in the document who will act as the executor of the will. If the document does not specify an executor, the court will appoint one. But what does it even mean …
An executor?s job is to carry out the will, meaning he or she?will execute the will and handle the estate of the deceased by carrying out their wishes. This can include paying debts and taxes and distributing the assets to the beneficiaries in accordance to the instructions of the will. It is the responsibility of …
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When two or more people share ownership of land or other real estate, each person owns an interest in the property. For this reason, Illinois law requires that co-owners of property make a decision about how the title of the property is held. In Illinois, a title can be held in three ways: tenancy by …
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The probate process in Illinois is a legal procedure supervised by the court that is sometimes needed after the death of a loved one. It is used to make it absolutely clear who will inherit the property of the deceased and to make sure that all of their taxes and debts are paid. The executor …
Being the executor of someone?s estate can be considered an honor, but it can also be scary at the same time. The executor has the important responsibility of seeing to it that a person?s last wishes are carried out in regard to the distribution of their possessions and their property. When it comes down to …
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