Chicago, IL asked in Estate Planning for Illinois

Q: Sister put property in a trust for herself after mom died is this legal ?

sister had a lawyer put mom's house in a trust for only her after mom died it was suppose to be split equally. This was done without me knowing anything I never got any info at all of the estate refuses to disclose anything to me what can I do about this ?

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Stephanie Sexauer
Stephanie Sexauer
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: Unfortunately, this is somewhat common. What you need to do is retain an attorney who routinely practices in Cook County who can view the documents and help you come to an understanding of how to proceed. The lawyer will want to see the trust and view the file of the estate (as it sounds like one has also been opened).

Wishing you the best of luck!

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Dennis Delman
Dennis Delman
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Skokie, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: yes,if mom had the mental capacity when she signed the trust agreement it is valid..you can disinherit your children under Illinois law

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Moline, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: Assuming mom owned the house at the time of her death, who signed the deed from her to the trust.

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