What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois
Hello, my father passed away in Dupage County, IL, and did not have a will. The heirs are myself, my sister and my mother. My parents were separated, not legally, and the three of us get along and will amicably split the assets. Is it possible to handle the probate court issues without a lawyer? I've researched the issues a bit and it looks like this is what I would need to complete:
Intestate Estate:
Petition for Letters of Administration
Affidavit of heirship (either “spouse and descendants” or “collateral heirs”)
Appearance for Letters of Administration (where notice is waived by heirs)
Oath of Office
Surety Bond
Order declaring heirship
Order appointing representative (i.e. Administrator)
Publication Notice
Notice of hearing (to heirs)
Independent Administration – Publication Notice
I would be the administrator of the account. I believe the assets are in the area of 150k, in IRA's, CD's, brokerage accounts and checking/ savings. I have no legal background, but I'm an accountant and used to filing out government forms if that matters.
Thanks-
Hello, my father passed away in Dupage County, IL, and did not have a will. The heirs are myself, my sister and my mother. My parents were separated, not legally, and the three of us get along and will amicably split the assets. Is it possible to handle the probate court issues without a lawyer? I've researched the issues a bit and it looks like this is what I would need to complete:
Intestate Estate:
Petition for Letters of Administration
Affidavit of heirship (either “spouse and descendants” or “collateral heirs”)
Appearance for Letters of Administration (where notice is waived by heirs)
Oath of Office
Surety Bond
Order declaring heirship
Order appointing representative (i.e. Administrator)
Publication Notice
Notice of hearing (to heirs)
Independent Administration – Publication Notice
I would be the administrator of the account. I believe the assets are in the area of 150k, in IRA's, CD's, brokerage accounts and checking/ savings. I have no legal background, but I'm an accountant and used to filing out government forms if that matters.
Thanks-