Dayton, OH asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Ohio

Q: My grandparents passed away recently & verbally told me items they wanted me to have when they died, however, I don’t

know if I’m in the will, or if there even is a written will. My father has refused to let me see a copy of the will, so I’m assuming there is one, & has told me that there were bonds left to me from my grandparents. He has used the bonds to try to control when I come to visit him, & if I do something he dislikes, he constantly cancels whatever meeting he’s set up to transfer the bonds to me. I simply want what may be mine from the will, & to be left alone. My father is not trustworthy, & has been verbally & emotionally abusive all my life, so I don’t feel comfortable speaking with him or proceeding with anything unless there are lawyers involved, & I just want to know what my options are. Any help is greatly appreciated.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: If you don't feel comfortable unless there are lawyers involved, then retain a lawyer to review the situation and advise you of your options. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local probate attorney who can check the probate records to determine if a will has been filed or if probate has commenced.

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