If I have the original will do I need to go thru Probate when all assets and property have named beneficiaries?
Asked on 12/21/09, 3:07 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Michelotti
Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.
Yes you must file the will in the county where the person resided when they died. If there is real estate involved you have to ope a probate estate to transfer the property.
Answered on 12/26/09, 3:36 pm
Gregory Turza
Law Offices of Gregory P Turza
No. Howver, if by "property" you mean real estate then probate may be required. In Illinois you cannot name a beneficiary of real estate.
Answered on 12/26/09, 8:25 pm
