Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Re: no will found

If the house was titled in your children's father's name on the date of his death, then they would be entitled to 1/2 of the house and car value, and their step-mother would be entitled to the other 1/2.

However, if the 3 children of the step-mother were also your children's 1/2 siblings (their father's children with the step-mother), then all of the children would share in 1/2 of the value of the house and car, and the other 1/2 would go to the step-mother.

As to the will, it is always possible that someone would hide a will if they believe it says something that is contrary to their interests, but it is highly unlikely that a lawyer would do so because of the negative consequences to him or her.

Good luck to you. Let me know if I can assist you.