QUESTION
My mother had a lawyer prepare her last will and testament. She left everything to me and also named me executor of the estate. Why do I need a lawyer
Asked on Jul 24th, 2012 on Wills and Probate - Illinois
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My brother and I live in the house left to me in the will. All I want to do is have the name changed on the deed from my mother''s to mine. I know I have to file the will within 30 days of my mothers death. Would the lawyer who prepared her will filed it with the county? This is a small estate.
1 ANSWER
James B. Spina
Transferring the house into your name need not require opening a probate estate. Often, all that is required is the preparation and recording of documents with the county recorder's office. See an experienced real estate lawyer about having this done.
Answered on Aug 09th, 2012 at 5:52 PM