Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

personal property abandonment

My 1/2 sister gave my mother (we are related on my fathers side) a motorized scooter a few years ago. My mother passes away 3 years ago in March and my sister no longer speaks to me, the scooter is still in my garage, I have sent a certified letter to her to pick it up, no response. Can I consider it abandoned and sell it, or give it to someone who needs it, or donate it to a nursing home, without fear of lawsuit?


Asked on 5/31/08, 4:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Michelotti Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.

Re: personal property abandonment

The Secretary of state has a procedure for disposing of unclaimed property.

Or you can transfer title by way of a small estate affidavit.

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Answered on 5/31/08, 4:44 pm


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