Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

my father purchased property 30 years ago in IL with my now stepmom. My father is now deceased and i want to know how is porperty divided?


Asked on 12/19/10, 8:11 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Based on the information provided, it is stepmom's.

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Answered on 12/25/10, 5:43 am
Elfreda Dockery Law Office of Elfreda Dockery

that depends. did your father have a will? to discuss further, call me at 312-372-5600.

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Answered on 12/27/10, 4:16 pm
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

It depends on how they took title. If as "joint tenants," the property is your stepmother's. If as "tenants in common," it would depend on whether or not he had a will.

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Answered on 12/28/10, 2:39 pm
Stephen Messutta

As above depends on how they owned it and if he had a will or not. Feel free to give me a call to discuss this further. 847-606-2782.

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Answered on 12/29/10, 12:03 pm


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