Letter Of Office Clarification

Summary

A Letter of Office is a document issued by the Probate Court in Illinois, confirming the authority of an executor or administrator to manage a deceased persons estate. It is often required by banks to access the deceaseds accounts. If there is an old bank account from 2011, you should inform the probate court and seek advice on managing the estate account. Consulting a local attorney can provide personalized guidance.

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Chicago ill they never cloed his old bank account which im the plenary guardian of estate and person and my name is on the bank account
Hello Brenda, in Illinois, a Letter of Office is issued by the Probate Court and it:
- Confirms your authority as plenary guardian.
- Is often required by banks to allow access to the deceased's account.
You may need to contact the local probate court for this.
The old account was from *
Thank you for the information, Brenda. Has the probate court been informed about this old bank account and have you attempted to access it with your existing Letter of Office?
They havent told me anything once i picked up the lawsuit check they sent a letter two days later to place it in a estate account
In your situation, it seems like you might need to:
- Inform the probate court about the old account and lawsuit check.
- Seek advice on how to properly manage the estate account.
You might want to contact a local attorney for more personalized advice.
They no about the old account and they the once who gave me the check to put in a estate account but havent said nothing about the old account
It seems like there's some confusion regarding the old bank account. I encourage you to:
- Contact the probate court for clarification.
- Consult with a local attorney for further advice.
This will help ensure you're handling the estate appropriately.
Im very confused i was told by my old laeyer that the bank account will become mines when my brother passes away
Brenda, to clarify, is the old bank account from * still active and in your brother's name, and are you still the plenary guardian of the estate and person?