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answered on Oct 7, 2022
You can search for an estate planning attorney on Justia or on Avvo. Both list attorneys by location and type of law they practice. When you see one that you would like to know more about, you can look at their website, the reviews that their clients have left, and just general information about... View More 
I do not want to go to probate court, the dealership has possession of the car and cut me a check i used to pay funeral costs. it is no longer on my credit am I still responsible for the car?
answered on Oct 4, 2022
Probably not. It sounds like the vehicle was repossessed by the dealership. Until a vehicle is paid in full, the title does not pass to the purchaser. When a vehicle is repossessed they go back and resell the vehicle. What happens with the either refund (if the sale exceeds the balance on the... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2022
In short, it depends on how the notary is signing. If they are just notarizing a signature, no it does not work. If they are signing as a witness, then it may. I would have to refer you to Section 2107.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (link below). It's going to depend on the specifics on... View More
I think my sister bullied my dad into leaving her everything when he died last month(August 2022) he had been living with her for a year and a half prior to his passing. He was one month short of 90 years old. In my opinion his mind was going. I am not sure how to categorize this. Is it probate... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2022
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Try reposting this in the "Probate" and "Estate Planning" sections. There's no guarantee that all posts are picked up, but you'd have better chances of a response there. Attorneys in... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2022
Yes to first question if named in the will.
Yes to second question so long as the out-of-state POA conforms to Ohio requirements (which most will).
My brother is not included in his previous will, and I want to protect his rightful inheritance.
Does giving proof of mental incompetency at the time the latest will and power of attorney paper were filed (Aug. 22nd, 2022) nullify both and immediately revert to the previous will?... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2022
If the probate court were to appoint a family member as his guardian, that would terminate her POA. The probate court could also determine if he was competent when he made a new will or whether there was coercion, undue influence, or other improper pressure to change the will. Use the Find a... View More
Nothing in the Will or Trust speaks to any such “advancement” nor are there any signed loan paperwork, or repayment schedules, nor is anything written on any of the Grantor’s check’s signifying check as an advancement or loan. Trustee only claims the Grantor said to withhold this... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2022
This has some serious family drama issues. Can a Grantor verbally amend a trust? Yes under certain circumstances. But the issue is whether this actually happened. Get a lawyer!
The estate in located in Ohio. I have also begun the probate process. I have letters of authority. I also have submitted the inventory list to the court, currently awaiting approval. I'm basically asking what are my steps to sell the home legally?
The home does currently have a... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2022
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.
answered on Sep 26, 2022
R.C. 5808.17(C): A release by a beneficiary of a trustee from liability for breach of trust is invalid to the extent that it was induced by improper conduct of the trustee or that the beneficiary, at the time of the release, did not know of the beneficiary's rights or of the material facts... View More
We are going to pay it off but what rights are there to include her name on the loan so the bank will have to answer her questions and give her details. Her will states that all assets go to her once the estate is settled in October. I understand that the Garn-St. Germain act prevents them from... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2022
It is very likely that your mother-in-law's mortgage has an acceleration clause. This makes the entire balance due upon the death of the borrower. A surviving spouse has some rights with respect to assuming the loan. But, I'm not aware of any rights that a child has. In other words, you... View More
My mother-in-law received Medicaid benefits while she was in a nursing home. Upon her death the house and other assets were left alone as her husband was still alive. If us kids sell his house and vehicle before he dies will the state of Ohio stop the sale? If not, what happens when my... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2022
If you sell the house now, Medicaid cannot take any of the sales proceeds, since your father-in-law is still alive. He can then spend the money as he sees fit on items for himself. Once he passes, then technically, Medicaid has a claim against the remaining funds from the sale. However, with some... View More
I have been paying for the units for over a year but they are not in my name nor did i sign any rental agreement i just took over payments. I have full access to the account. Will it hurt my credit or go to collections for me if i just stop paying for them
answered on Jul 29, 2022
If you're not a party to the contract with the storage unit company, then I don't believe you can be held liable under any of its terms.
My mother lives in Ohio and her will says that all debts should be paid on her death. Does this mean paying off the mortgage before my sister can have it?
answered on Jul 25, 2022
Your sister will inherit the house subject to the mortgage. The mortgage accelerates upon the death of your mother, so the entire balance will be due. If your sister doesn't want the bank to foreclose on the mortgage, she will need to find a way to pay off the mortgage.
Summit County Ohio
answered on Jul 13, 2022
Without the original POA to be recorded, it is unlikely that a buyer would accept a deed. A guardianship might be required. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local estate planning attorney who can review the situation and advise of options.
answered on Jul 2, 2022
It typically would be interpreted to mean all of that, as described in the decedent's deed of record. But it could be subject to challenge in probate court depending on all the circumstances and other factors that could make it ambiguous. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local probate... View More
She passed away with no estate or will and no one was ever appointed personal representative. I recently found out her employer owed her alot of money and I would like to look into it. What can i do? I would like to get her IRS transcripts before it's too late. They will only have her records... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2022
In Ohio, an administrator or executor could still be appointed and may have the authority to obtain records. Whether the IRS still has them is another issue. Also, the cost may outweigh any benefit. Even if you're digging for evidence to mount a lawsuit against an estate beneficiary, many... View More
If a will is wrote to cheat the step kids out of some of their father's money, can the person inheritting the most reduce their inheritance and give some to the other heirs mentioned in the will?
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answered on Jun 22, 2022
A person receiving money in an inheritance can do whatever they want with it. They can waive some of their inheritance if they wish, but the easier thing to do would be to just transfer some of their inherited funds to the parties who did not receive anything.
of those assets. A small amount of money was left in the estate bank account. The property transferred to the new owners on April 1, 2022. The Executrix of the Estate asked the Probate court to extend the administration of the estate for another year on April 28, 2022 and put the reason for the... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2022
It is pretty routine to ask for an extension. The Executrix must prepare a final accounting and that can take some time. Also, a tax return might need to be filed for the profit from the sale of the house. That could be why the Executrix is holding back a small amount of funds.
not used. Can the Estate Exemption be transferred to the heirs? What can be done?
answered on Jun 7, 2022
It can only be transferred to a spouse. Also, it must be done within a short window of time.
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