Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

my father (state of residence Illinois) passed away in June 2014. His wife did not like me or my sisters. I got a letter in mid august from my fathers attorney stating that me and my sisters were left 5K a piece in his will (which I have a copy of). I have heard nothing since. Is there something I should have done? Can my stepmother withhold the money? At the time of his will, his assets were listed at 450,000 debts not listed. this was about 1 year from the date of his death.


Asked on 4/05/15, 4:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Virginia Prihoda Law Offices of Virginia Prihoda

If you have questions concerning the handling of the estate, call the attorney who sent you the letter for a status update. The administration of an estate can be complicated, usually no payments are made to anyone until six months from the date the probate case was opened, if one was, to allow time for creditor's claims to surface. I'm sorry for your loss.

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Answered on 4/06/15, 6:20 am


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