Lakeland, FL asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Elder Law for Ohio

Q: My Dad is 89 years old and for the last 3 or 4 years he has been giving my brothers and mine Inheritances away to his

My Dad is 89 years old and for the last 3 or 4 years he has been giving my brothers and mine Inheritances away to his girlfriends kids, how can we stop this? My Dad telling me that we will not get anything or only get what he owe on. What can be done? My Dad lives in Ohio.

1 Lawyer Answer
Aaron Epling
Aaron Epling
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Hilliard, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: If he is incompetent, then you can apply to be his guardian and take control over his finances. You could also notify his bank that you believe he's incompetent or under undue influence. If he's competent and not under undue influence, then your options are very limited.

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