Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
no will left, sibling takes all
Mom passed 1 1/2 years ago leaving no will. Sister
honored an out of date will leaving her executrix. Had
no meeting or dispersal of property between 4 sibs.
Sister was co-signer on realestate that had hefty
downpayment from prior realestate sale.
What is the statute of limitations on action to take
against her? Is there any action to take?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: no will left, sibling takes all
Wait a minute. No will. There is no such thing as an out of date will. What does that mean. Had it been some how cancelled with a subsequent will. So it appears from your statement that there was a will and your sister was nominated as the executor. How was the dispursal made. Pursuant to the old will. If this is in Illinois you should have received notice of the probate proceedings if there was one. I don't think any statute of limitation questions are relevant yet. You need to state the facts in detail to get a accurate determination of your rights and obligations as well as your sister's. You need to see a lawyer and soon.