Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

probate

estate case state of Illinois with no will, court supervised Executors. the list of funds and material items (called the Discovery??) belonging to the estate is filed by an attorney with the court: Does that automatically freeze the items listed so that the Executors or anyone involved in the case that has the items in their possession, cannot sell those items or spend those funds? thank yo


Asked on 5/07/08, 2:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: probate

Hello. Based upon the information that you have

provided it appears that the inventory has been filed. As to monies in accounts the court will want the funds placed in a Probate Account named

the Estate of _____________, deceased, case # ___________ and a notation that the funds are not to be withdrawn until further order of court. As to personal property, legally those items are not to be sold while the estate is pending. Will be happy to answer any additional questions that you may have.

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Answered on 5/07/08, 5:45 am


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