That deed is defective, and you won't be able to close the sale until it is corrected. The seller who sold the house to you will have to sign a corrective deed, have it notarized, and recorded. If you can't find the seller, you could have to file a quiet title action in court, and that... View More

Distribution of assets before an estate is closed is not prohibited, but the executor must ensure sufficient funds are remaining to pay all allowed claims, taxes, etc. Any distributions are noted on the accounting filed with the court.

If there are no court orders, then you can move. But Ohio courts would retain jurisdiction until you establish residency in the new state, which could take several months, depending on that state's laws. Until then, the father could file for parental rights and custody here in Ohio, and the... View More

The inventory is filed early in the probate process. There are several more steps and filings with the probate court. Call your lawyer's office and keep calling until he gives you an update.

It might be difficult to find another contractor able and willing to get involved in the middle of the job and complete it. Another contractor might be no better. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local construction litigation attorney who can review the situation and advise you of your... View More

You can ask, but he doesn't have to unless a court orders him to leave. If you file for separation or divorce, you can ask the court to order him out and give you exclusive occupancy of the marital residence, even if you are renting. If he makes any threats, contact the police and file for a... View More

If you or your buyer have a real estate agent, talk to the agent to try to get it worked out. If you refuse to sell, that is a breach of the contract, and you must return the earnest money. The buyer might then sue you to enforce the sale and for any expenses they incur because you refused to... View More

The executor or administrator must consider whether there are other claims to pay, sufficient funds to pay any taxes, expenses and fees of administration, etc. Recipients usually are eager for distributions, but the executor or administrator should consult with the attorney for the estate, or use... View More

A house is marital property, and spouse could be entitled to half of the increase in equity that happened during the marriage. The division of assets and debts gets worked out in a divorce, and it depends on many factors. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney who can look... View More

There might or might not be an easement recorded in the county records for your leach field. If the new neighbor interfered with the leach field, you could end up in court to assert the right to keep using the leach field. Make friends with the new neighbor to avoid any problems, but also use the... View More

He is considered a tenant. You will have to file an eviction against him, and that process will take several weeks. Since it is likely to cause tension in the home, use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney who handles evictions so the process is done properly. Otherwise, if not done... View More

If the Certificate of Transfer is incorrect, then contact the attorney for the estate to file with the probate court to have it corrected. If the daughter sold the property, there could be a real estate title issue for her and the buyer to resolve. If the buyer did a title examination, that... View More

Trademark issues and analyzing the potential risk of an infringement lawsuit are too fact-specific to generalize. You could apply to the US Patent and Trademark Office to register your name for a determination if you can register it. But if you do that, the registrant in CA could learn of your... View More

The case documents are available to the public on-line. So anyone can log in to see them and see what the progress is. The probate process can move slowly. The attorney for the estate represents the estate and works with the executor, and is not necessarily obligated to keep anyone else informed... View More

If the real estate transfer is in the will, then probate court is required to get a Certificate of Transfer. When the transfer is by a survivorship deed or by transfer on death affidavit, probate court is not required for that transfer, but might be required if there are other transfers under the... View More

If someone files for divorce, they can ask the court to order their spouse pay their attorney fees if that other spouse controls all the marital funds. They can also ask the court to order their spouse to pay temporary spousal support. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to talk to some local divorce... View More

The forms can be confusing. Some counties have a legal clinic with volunteers to assist those without a lawyer, and some law schools also provide such assistance. Check with your local county domestic relations court if they know of such assistance that is available, or contact some local law... View More

It makes no difference if landlord is an LLC. If you do not have a written lease for a specified lease term, then landlord can terminate your tenancy by giving 30 days written notice. Landlord is giving you 2 months. If you don't leave, then landlord can file an eviction, which is a... View More

You can ask, but the landlord does not have to agree to month to month. If it renews automatically for another year, then you might not be able to break it if you have to move. You might ask landlord to include an early termination in which you would pay some extra amount to terminate, but... View More

Your mother's interest in the home could be marital property, depending on how her ownership interest is listed on the deed. The divorce will determine how all marital property is divided, included any ownership interest she has, and some of her equity might be awarded to her spouse in the... View More