Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

My husband's mother recently passed away leaving my husband as her only heir. He is an only child, his father passed away in 1983, and was co-owner on all of her accounts. In her will she left everything to him. The only thing that doesn't have his name on it is her house that holds no mortgage. It is valued at $125K. What does he need to do to transfer the deed to him?


Asked on 2/07/10, 10:22 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Charles Dobra Charles Wm. Dobra, Ltd.

It will be necessary for you to file a probate estate in the county in which the decedent resided, which would be, hopefully, the same county in which the real property is situated. Please feel free to call me if you like.

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Answered on 2/12/10, 10:45 am
Joseph Michelotti Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.

In lieu of probate, You may be able to place a bond and sell the property. Otherwise you have to file a probate.

Cal me if you have any questions. 630 928 0100

Joe Michelotti

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Answered on 2/12/10, 11:10 am
Naheed Amdani Law Offices of Naheed A. Amdani, P.C.

From the information you have provided, it should be a relatively simple probate matter. If you are in Cook or Lake County, I would be happy to help.

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Answered on 2/12/10, 11:23 am
Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

I suggest that you contact a title company and see what they say. Perhaps an affidavit of heirship will be sufficient. Although, with that value, I doubt it, but it is worth a phone call.

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Answered on 2/12/10, 6:53 pm


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