Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
Executor of will deceased
Grandpa recently passed away. He wrote a will requesting my sister to execute his will. Sister is deseased 3 months ago. Now mother (the only child) states she spoke with a lawyer in Illinois and lawyer says that will is null and void because of deceased sister. We know that grandpa willed his grandchildren (myself and 5 siblings) monies from CD's and for houses to be sold and split, and his vehicle to to sold and split. But mom says all goes to her cause will is null and void and she controls all. Is this correct or is my greedy mom trying to pull the wool over our eyes?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Executor of will deceased
Your mom is either lying and/or the lawyer she spoke to is incompetent. The death of the executor does not invalidate the will. Usually a secondary executor is named in the will. Even if no secondary executor is named, the court will appoint one. Tell your mother that it is a criminal offense if she has possession of the will and she doesn't file it with the court within 6 mos. after your grandfather died. Please call me to handle your problem.
Attorney George M. Zuganelis
773-237-3516
Re: Executor of will deceased
Sorry, but either mother is lying, or the attorney with whom she spoke is inept.
Re: Executor of will deceased
Based on what you have stated I am unclear why the will, if properly executed by your late grandfather, would be "null and void." Do you have a copy of the will? You should seek out a lawyer. For more info, please contact my office at (248)851-3171.
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