Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

I need Court Certified copy of my Mother's Will, who died May 5, 1997, to file for unclaimed property being held by the Illinois State Treasurer.

I now have the original Will, but the executor, my brother, who just died May 9, 2014 never file the Will with the probate court. Can I still file this will with the Cook county probate court, and if so how do I do this seeing that I live in Florida?


Asked on 8/13/14, 4:49 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

I think Ill. will require you to probate the will and then seek an ancillary administration in Ill. If so, retain counsel. Good luck.

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Answered on 8/13/14, 5:54 pm
Joseph Pippen Law Office of Joseph Pippen & Associates

The will should be filed in the county that your mother was a resident.

Since more than 2 years have passed-you can do a summary probate proceeding-you will need an attorney.

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Answered on 8/14/14, 5:01 am
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Contact an attorney in Illinois.

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Answered on 8/14/14, 5:41 am


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