Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Recently my neighbor for whom my wife and I helped care for passed away and left ourselves and others outside his family items in his will. The exe. of his estate (his son) recently met with the lawyer who handled our neighbors will and finances. When the son was given the checks and titles to be handed out per his fathers will, he asked the lawyer what happenes if he doesn't hand out the items. The lawyer responded by saying he'd have no part in not honoring his clients wishes. The son rsponded with an OK and you're Fired. He is currently trying to change lawyers so he can find a way to not give out the things his father willed. If we don't recieve the items willed to us because the son just doesn't want to give them out, is there anything legaly we and the others can do? This man wanted us to have something of his and I don't think his son should be able to stop us from having it esp. if it was in the will.


Asked on 10/07/09, 2:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dana Johnson Atticus Law Firm

Hello,

You absolutely have a legal right to receive property properly willed to you. Wills should be filed in the county of the decedent's residence. If this has been done, you can view it as a public record. Contact your local courthouse to ask if they have a public terminal where you can access the record. Consult with a local attorney about the details of your situation.

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Answered on 10/12/09, 2:18 pm


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