Where did the name "Real Estate" come from?

Probate Real Estate War?

• Hello, I will try very hard not to ramble or repeat myself, but as this is changing almost daily I'm having a hard time sorting it out. My father, Edward Jr died October 2008. His father, Edward Sr died about a year or two before Edward Jr. Upon his death, my Grandfather passed all of his possessions and real estate onto his only son, my father. Because my father feared that one of his ex-wives would come after him for money, he did not transfer any property over in his name, but instead left it in my Grandfather's name. I have 2 younger brothers, Wesley (21 years old who is a full-sibling) and Derrick (13 years old who is a half-sibling). Derrick's mother wants us to sell the house, but Wesley and I are determined to keep it. Rachelle, the trustee of the estate who for years has been considered a family friend has shown various questionable actions that seem in her own self interest. Of course there is no proof, just rumors and as I said "questionable actions" that have made my brother Wesley and I lose confidence in our Grandparents' choice. 2nd in line to be trustee of the estate is Mark, her son who we are sure would do the exact same things she has done/is doing/and will do, and 3rd is a person whom we have never met. The 3 month period where creditors can file a claim against the estate has now come to an end. Rachelle is trying to sell the house, when she knows Wesley and I do not want that to happen, and has stated that there are 3 parties who are not family who have expressed interest in purchasing the house. She has had the house appraised and the value is between 15,000-21,000, and in her letter to my brother and I she has said that even if we do place a bid on the house, the highest bidder will be accepted. I can't explain the frustration and anger I feel that I am having to fight with someone who is not in my family about family business, and a property that has been with us for 3 generations. I do not want to lose the house, neither does my brother Wesley and not having 15,000-21,000, is there anything we can do to stop this sale, or is this how the law works? This house is in Illinois, both my father and grandfather lived and died in Illinois. Please answer me back at your earliest convenience. Thank you.

• Answer:

  What does your attorney advise? The opinions of strangers online can be entertaining, but not very useful. If you do not have an attorney, use the lawyer referral service at the Illinois state bar association website. www.illinoislawyerfinder.com Your attorney can explain what options are available.