Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Re: Dad was a ''RISK''

I don't think it will change anything that dad tried to fake a legal transfer, as long as mom and dad have the same children (ie no step children). If there is no will, the property will go in equal shares to all the children.

Re: Dad was a ''RISK''

I agree with the previous reply. The only question, which is really a procedural one, will be whether you need to probate mom's estate or dad's estate. This would depend on whether the transfer by dad was effective (the opinion of a title company would be a good source). But, assuming there is no will and your parent's children are the same, or assuming there is a will and the beneficiaries are the same, the end result will be identical.

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Re: Dad was a ''RISK''

When your mother died,title passed to your dad asto one-half and to you and your siblings as to the other half, unless mom had a will. Presuming your father died without a will, title passes to you and your siblings, in equal shares.