How do we appoint someone over mother estate?

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How do we appoint someone over mother estate?

She didn’t have a Will setup. They told us that we need set up or appoint someone over her estate.

Asked on July 31, 2017 under Estate Planning, Illinois

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

In the case where someone dies "intestate" (i.e. without a Will), the probate court can appoint a family member or friend as the "personal representive" (this is like an executor). The PR will be legally responsible for the administation of the estate, in other words paying the bills, conducting inventory of the assets, distributing the proceeds, etc. If, however, your mother had a small estate, then probate may not be necessary. Most states have alternative methods of distibuting estate assests. These methods can be through informal probate or even by executing a simple affidavit. You can check on-line for the law in your state.


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