Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Re: Mums the word about the Will

As an heir or legatee under a will, you have certain rights by statute. You should have already been given notices and copies of petitions shortly after the estate was opened. The notice helps explain your rights.

In addition, depending on the type of administration involved (supervised or independent), you may have the right to demand an inventory and/or accounting of estate assets.

Generally, it should only take a year or more unless there are estate taxes or other claims or issues with the assets.

You should probably send a letter to the executor and atty to demand an inventory and accounting.

My office has represented beneficiaries of many estates to ensure that their interests are protected and are treated fairly in the estate administration process. If you might be interested in representation, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected], call me directly at (847) 991-2250 and check out my website at:

http://www.illinoisestateplan.com

Regards,

Jeffrey R. Gottlieb

Re: Mums the word about the Will

Hello. You certainly have a

right to know the events

of this matter. I suggests

that you contact the Office

of the Clerk and find out

when the next court date

is and attend. Also, you

may want to hire an attorney

to review the file, attend

court and advise you as to

what is happening in the case.