How do we track down dads will?

You can contact the local surrogate's court to check if it has been filed with the court (not sure if that is an option in OH, but it is in NY and...

If the only copy of a will we have has a no contest clause, but it was not filed does it still apply?

I am not sure about NM, but in NY, a will does not have to be filed with the court in order to be accepted for probate. I would speak to a local...

Why can't 97 yr old mother change her will.

As long as a person has testamentary capacity, the ability to know the extent of their assets and the natural heirs of their bounty, they are free...

Just make sure that you have a validly executed will so that NJ Intestacy Laws dont determine the distribution of your estate .

Does an engagement ring have to be returned regardless of who is at fault?

The answers above are excellent. As a practical matter, I would bet that a properly drafted letter from an attorney demanding the ring or its cash...

Who will inheritate from a mother. she left behind only one son(over 25 years in age)

Mr. Gold pretty much nailed it. It depends on when the adoption took place.

My wife has a mental disorder and can not make decisions on her own What forms do I need to legally make decisions for her?

This is the very reason I encourage all my clients to execute a health care proxy and durable power of attorney before any issues arise. The answer...

In the future, it may be wise to prepare an APPOINTMENT OF AGENT TO CONTROL DISPOSITION OF REMAINS

As all the previous answers indicated, this may not be a wise financial move, but if you do decide to proceed with the "loan", you should prepare a...

New York State estates without will

What did Albert's deed say as to the ownership structure of the house?