It's not the answer you're going to want to hear, but it depends on many other factors. Probate can be very complicated. I highly recommend sitting down with an attorney to review the situation in detail and advising you.

Best of luck.

The answer varies somewhat from state to state. Generally speaking, if probate is passing "intestate" that means that no Will was completed. It gets to the heirs at law through probate and must be approved by the Probate Court. Otherwise, property can pass to another through operation... View More

There is no short answer to this question. I highly recommend sitting down with an attorney to see if there are any avenue's you can take in trying to keep the house.

Best of luck.

I agree with Mr. Epling. Typically it means that the agents must act unanimously, as opposed to independently of one another.

Potentially. I highly recommend sitting down with an attorney asap. Getting a jump on things and preserving the evidence can make or break your case in many instances.

Best of luck.

In short, it depends on the terms of the trust and what items were moved into the Trust. I recommend getting a copy of the trust and sitting down with an attorney who practices in this area of law.

Best of luck.

If your brother was named an executor in the Will then yes. If he was not named, then no he cannot be an out of state executor.

From the facts here it sounds like you need a financial power of attorney. The procedure is spelled out in Chapter 1337 of the Ohio Revised Code. To ensure your POA is valid and likely to be honored I recommend meeting with an estate planning attorney to work with you.

Best of luck.

It depends on the attorney. I typically do not charge for trust analysis depending on how in depth the analysis needs to go. You can just check around and see if you can find an attorney who will do the same.

Determining how a business is to be handled is a complex question. You need to review the operating agreement or bylaws depending on how the business is organized. I highly recommend sitting down with a probate attorney to review the situation in detail and advise you.

Best of luck.

See Section 2105.32 of the Ohio Revised Code. If the beneficiary survived the original owner my more than 120 hours, then his or her rights in the property vested. The rights to the property go to the estate of the beneficiary. These are of course general statements and not advice particular to... View More

Your question implicates multiple provisions under Ohio's Revised Code.

Ohio Section 2108.70-2108.99 will be pertinent to your situation. I have included a link below to the chapter. All in all, you may need to retain an attorney if there is a dispute regarding your aunt's... View More

How did the transfer spell out those terms? Was the house in a Trust? Much depends on the specifics. I recommend sitting down with an estate planning attorney to discuss the situation in detail.

Best of luck.

The short answer is maybe. The law changed in 2017 and may afford you ways to transfer title to these motor vehicles without probate. In order to determine you options you would need to sit down with a qualified lawyer near you to discuss.

Best of luck.

I'm not sure the question you are asking is truly what you intend. A power of attorney is a document where one person gives another the authority to take certain actions for him or her and in his or her place. If you are a competent adult you can do this and do not need any else's... View More

This situation does not sound correct. Unless the title to the motor vehicle was set to pass through a transfer on death designation, the BMV should not transfer title to anyone else until authorized by the probate court. If the vehicle had a transfer on death beneficiary named, then it should... View More

No question is asked here. If you are questioning who has the legal authority to say what happens with a loved one's remains you should look to Section 2108.81 of the Ohio Revised Code. (link below) That is, unless your brother executed a separate declaration changing the law's default... View More

The answer depends on a number of additional factors. A key issue that needs to be addressed is whether the household goods were considered a probate asset, or an asset of your father's Trust. As the other attorneys have advised, the analysis is too complex for an answer on this forum. You... View More

Typically you sign a waiver before participating in those types of activities. Unless the place was grossly negligent, you probably cannot sue. I would review the documents you signed. At the end of the day you would need to sit down with an attorney for a full consultation before he or she... View More

It all depends on how title to the property is held, how your grandfather's wishes were memorialized. You need to sit down with an attorney so he or she can take a detailed look at the entire situation and provide some guidance.

Best of luck.