Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Executor of estate

How can I get a letter stating that im the executor of estate. My father has a home that he shared with his mom, she passed away and she had insurance on the home. My father has paid the insurance monthly since she passed away but he failed to place the insurance in his name. He had a break in where there was alot of valuables taken , the insurance company sent a check for the missing items but he is unable to deposit it in his account due to him not having this letter. what can i do about this.


Asked on 8/28/08, 5:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Majdi Hijazin Law Office of Majdi Y. Hijazin

Re: Executor of estate

I assume that the check was made out to your grandmother? If so, did your grandmother ever execute a power of attorney allowing your father to make bank transactions on her behalf. If so, that would be helpful. If not, the bank will probably want a letter from an attorney along with some proof that your father is the true legal executor. Perhaps there was a court judgment granting to your father executorship of the estate. Please call or e-mail me and I will be happy to assist.

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Answered on 8/29/08, 11:45 am


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