Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
Wills involving minors
My ex-husband passed away leaving our 10 year old son major benefactor of his will. I am his mother and legal guardian, can the will be read without my presence?
Asked on 11/13/04, 1:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III
Ainsworth & Associates PC
Re: Wills involving minors
Hello. The will may be read out of your presence,
however you have a right to receive any and all
court notices on behalf of your son. In fact,
you need to open upon a guardianship for your son
so that when the money from his dad's estate is
distributed, a minor's estate with you as guardian
will already be set up. I will be happy to answer
any additional questions that you might have.
Answered on 11/13/04, 11:24 pm