fromblenda2u
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Illinois
My father died with no will, and no estate to speak of nearly 2 years ago in Cook County, IL. I was able to settle all his affairs without any formal paperwork. This last week I unexpectedly received a small insurance distribution (less than $4000) check made out to "The Estate of". I need to know how to become an administrator or executor of his estate in order for the bank to cash the check.
Are there forms I can submit? Do I need to go to court in IL (I live in CA). Is there a simplified process for these small estate issues?
Thank you.
My father died with no will, and no estate to speak of nearly 2 years ago in Cook County, IL. I was able to settle all his affairs without any formal paperwork. This last week I unexpectedly received a small insurance distribution (less than $4000) check made out to "The Estate of". I need to know how to become an administrator or executor of his estate in order for the bank to cash the check.
Are there forms I can submit? Do I need to go to court in IL (I live in CA). Is there a simplified process for these small estate issues?
Thank you.