Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
I was requested to sign off an a relatives estate. The house was sold and all the "final" papers were signed. I was told that the monies would be deposited in my checking account within a couple of days by the lawyer.
It has been a week + since this has occurred. The lawyer specifically gave that time period.
What is holding it up from deposit? The Banks???
Sincerely,
Walter
University of Illinois
1 Answer from Attorneys
Winding up an estate is not always expedient. There may have been a delay in getting the papers filed with the court, or any number of other valid reasons. On the other hand, it may simply be a delay in getting the checks in the mail.
You should probably wait another week and then give the lawyer a call to see what the status is.
Good luck to you.