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A handwritten codicil in Illinois may be valid if entirely in the testators handwriting and signed by him, but its safer with two witnesses. If nephews dont want the house, they can sign it over. This involves creating and signing a deed and recording it at the local county recorders office. Consult a probate attorney for guidance.Full Conversation
i have paperwork from a title company that my nephews need to sign over my fathers house to me
Hello ****, could you please clarify if your father has passed away and left the house to your nephews in his will, or if there is some other arrangement in place?
He left the house to me, but lawyers have told me that it’s not binding because he hand wrote on the will a codicil leaving it to me
Hello ****,
In Illinois, a handwritten codicil may be valid if it's entirely in the testator's handwriting and signed by him. However, it's usually safer to have two witnesses. You might need to contest the will in probate court. Please consult with a probate attorney for more accurate advice.
the boys don’t want the house
Hello ****,
If your nephews don't want the house and are willing to sign it over to you, you can proceed with transferring the title. In Illinois, this typically involves:
*. Creating and signing a deed.
*. Recording the deed at the local county recorder's office.
Please consult a local attorney to guide you through this process.
they just don’t understand that one paragraph
Hello ****,
To help your nephews understand the situation better, you may consider obtaining a legal interpretation of the specific paragraph in question from a probate attorney. They can guide you on how to make it clear to your nephews in a legal context.
that’s what I wanted you to do
I understand, ****. However, FreeLawChat is an online platform that provides general legal information and isn't able to interpret specific legal documents or provide legal advice. I recommend consulting with a probate attorney in your area for assistance.
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