Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Fathers Affairs

My father didnt have a will when he passed away. My mother put her estate in trust 4 yrs after my fathers death. Last you she passed away and we have found my dad has stocks in him name. Who has the right to attend to any of my fathers affairs? The trustee of her trust or my brother and myself?


Asked on 12/11/07, 3:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Michelotti Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.

Re: Fathers Affairs

You would need to have the whole situation legally analyzed to get a correct answer.

When did died intestate (without a will) the estate should have been split between your mother and you and your brother (50/50). You and your brother should open an estate on your father's behalf and collect your inheritance.

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Answered on 12/11/07, 3:16 pm
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: Fathers Affairs

if he dies intestate, then typically 1/2 of the stock belongs to your mother's estate and 1/2 to you and your brother. Your father had an administrator for his estate, he would be the one

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Answered on 12/11/07, 3:51 pm


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