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Since I couldn't go there my "estranged " daughter stepped up and cleared out her condo and sent me pictures of some personal items that she was to send me and I would pay for shipping. After she found out that I was left some money she told me that she wanted half of it and has... View More 
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answered on Jun 27, 2020
You should hire a probate attorney to get an executor. The executor can demand the return of all of your mother’s property and the court can hold your daughter in contempt if she fails to do so. There are remedies for this but you need to act fast before everything “disappears”.
Your husband dies and in his will he left all the money in your shared savings account to his kids from a previous marriage. The savings account has all the money you need to live off of. Can the kids legally take all that money from you even tho that’s your money you have been saving? There is... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2020
It is very settled law in Ohio that joint bank account passes to the surviving joint owner in the event of the death of the other co-owner. The account does not pass through probate and is not controlled by the terms of the will.
name off the deed after he died and kept in her name, claiming survivor ship. In a settlement she said she would sign the property to the rightful heirs. She failed to do that, now one of the heirs has died. On what grounds can we get the probate case reopened?
answered on Jun 18, 2020
No one is going to be able to give you a good answer without looking at the documents to which you refer. You need to assemble all the information and schedule an appointment with an expert probate attorney. If there was a survivorship deed, it is valid. If she signed a prenup of some sort, it... View More
Can she get it earlier? I believe she deserves it shes trying to start her own life now college car drivers lisc ect...
answered on Jun 17, 2020
It depends on the terms by which the money was left for her use, and who controls disbursements of the money. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney who handles trusts and estates to review all the facts and advise you.
He refuses to allow me and my sisters to the home mymother owned (it's only in her name) how long does probate take? We asked the attorney that was supposed handling the case and he refused to give us information, is there anything we can do since they seem to be working against us?
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answered on Jun 16, 2020
You should hire a probate attorney to represent your interest in the probate.
Do I have any rights as his legal daughter? What steps should I take?
answered on Jun 11, 2020
Your father had the right to include or exclude anyone he wanted. And good for him to give only to children who were speaking to him! If you wanted to be treated like his daughter after his death, you should have treated him like your father when he was alive; it is too late now!
What kind of rights do I have after 18 years of marriage? He basically kidnapped her for the last 3 months of her life and I didn't even get to be with my wife in her last hours. Not only that, he is holding our truck, safe with personal paperwork, family heirlooms, tools, equipment, and our... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2020
You can file with the probate court to administer her estate. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local probate attorney to review all the facts and advise you of your options. But don't delay, or a lot of things could go missing.
Can the house be taken and sold?
answered on Jun 9, 2020
Yes, the assets of the estate can be sold by the executor with the approval of the probate court to pay valid claims and debts of the estate. In some cases, the debts exceed the assets, and the heirs and beneficiaries get nothing. With proper estate planning, a person can ensure that a house goes... View More
Can the appointed executor change his will or take the house from me?
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answered on Jun 9, 2020
No, an executor may not change the will. However, the executor sometimes has to sell assets to pay the decedent's debts. You should hire a probate attorney to represent your interest in the matter.
The case is now closed and I have never heard anything else should I do something?
answered on Jun 6, 2020
I suggest that you call the attorney for the estate. You might be able to access the estate file on the website of the Probate Court where the estate was filed. You should have received notice of virtually everything that was filed, including the final account and fiduciary's report.
She has left the state now for a month to avoid failing her drug test. Will i look bad when i go for custody if i call them again to let them know she left the state? I only do this because in her care my son goes without regular food, baths and enough sleep he is almost 2 its heart breaking. He... View More
answered on May 29, 2020
File for custody. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney.
the house now or does she have to wait. Mother-in-law sister died 3 weeks ago and left her the house
answered on May 26, 2020
As a general answer, the Estate owns the house. The executor of the Estate could permit her to move in but does not have to until title transfers. If I were advising the Executor, I would not have a problem with her moving in so long as none of the other heir's objects and she takes over... View More
My Father passed away and him and my mother were owners of a mobile home on land owned by my father's parents. My mother, siblings, and I have been trespassed from the property. So we can not get his belongings or any other property he owns from there left to my Mother. Can they actually do... View More
answered on May 26, 2020
It seems they already have done it to you. But whether or not what they did was legal, depends on all the facts. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to review all the facts and advise you of your options.
. We cannot get ahold of him only through secretary. He won't tell us anything about her will or what is going on. His secretary just tells us to give up house keys. There is no debt. Money was all POD. Only thing left is house and car. I'm feeling like there should have been someone else... View More
answered on May 18, 2020
First off, I don't fully know the situation with your Mom's attorney and I am not trying to step on anyone's feet. However, you are not required to use the attorney who has the will to open the Estate. You can use any attorney or at least any attorney that practices in the probate... View More
My friend has been put on probation for being an “unruly child” , he wants to know if it’s possible to be still on probation after he turns 18 if he isn’t considered to be a child anymore ?
i have an attorney but am considering firing him. i just want to know what my options are for selling the home and resolving his estate. i have been appointed the executor by the court already.
answered on Apr 29, 2020
It is not necessary to have an attorney, but if you are the executor, and make mistakes, you could be legally and financially liable. Talk with your attorney about the situation. Or use the Find a Lawyer tab to talk to other local probate attorneys.
My aunt died 02/01/2020. Her disabled son still lives in the condo and makes $900/month. He has been paying the mortgage for almost 2 years. She still owes around #35,000 on the condo.
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answered on Apr 28, 2020
You have two processes that need to take place. First, you need to contact a probate attorney to help you probate your aunt's estate. That will enable the transfer of the house (and any other assets of hers) to her heirs at law (if she has no will) or her devisees (if she has a will).... View More
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... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
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... View More
Family sold all property to liquidate property and was suppose to send there inheritance to them they never did from Porto Rico
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answered on Apr 16, 2020
After seven years it is likely that the statutes of limitations on this have expired. If he deceased in Puerto Rico then you need to consult with an attorney licensed there to give you a better answer. Can you provide a little more information on this? Is the mother still alive?
she was married so how would this go in the state of ohio if I want to put house in my name can I legally do this or can not because of her husband I need help with this process and if there is any other information that can help me thanks
answered on Apr 10, 2020
There are a lot of factors that will be in play. To answer your question as simply as possible, you cannot just put the house in your name right now.
First, how the property is specifically deeded will be crucial. If it is deeded jointly with her husband with survivorship language, then he... View More
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