Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

My grandmother passed away 2 years ago, with no will. She had a house that was paid off that my father now wants to transfer into his name. She also has 2 adopted children(her actual grandchildren) but there is no dispute about my father taking full ownership of the house. How does he go about getting this done? Ive called the Cook County Clerk of court office and they vaguely said I need to open the estate but could offer me no more information. What exactly does this entail? Is it mandatory to hire a lawyer?


Asked on 9/07/12, 10:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Henry Repay Law Offices of Henry Repay

You may be able to get this done without opening an estate, but that is hard to say without being involved. If the grandchildren were legally adopted, their interests are the same as your father's and will need to be addressed. Also, from the question, I am assuming your father was not an only child, which also requires further consideration if correct.

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Answered on 9/07/12, 3:42 pm


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