Q: My brother died homeless in MI, without a Will. What MI papers do I file with IL unclaimed property to collect as heir.
The deceased never collected the Annuity left to him by our Mother. It was sent to IL Unclaimed Cash.
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A: To claim the annuity left by your mother to your deceased brother, who died intestate (without a Will) and homeless in Michigan, as an heir through the Illinois unclaimed property, you will likely need to obtain a declaration of heirship or a similar court order from Michigan proving your status as a legal heir. You may also need a death certificate for your brother. Illinois unclaimed property laws will require proof that you are entitled to the annuity, which may involve filing an affidavit of heirship and possibly providing documentation that no probate estate has been opened for your brother in Michigan or that you have been appointed as the personal representative of his estate if required.
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