Living trust

The answer to your question depends upon what role your mother plays with respect to her trust. If it is "her" trust, that is, she created it and...

How do I go about receiving money from an estate for a court ordered debt, and how long do I have to file the claim after death?

Please accept my condolences on your father's death. You need to act quickly on this. A creditor under Ohio law only has 6 months from the date...

Ditto to the above very comprehensive answers. When you say "the bank," I assume you are talking about a bank clerk. If you are over the age of...

Would like a recommendation for a lawyer in Columbus, Ohio (Franklin county) to prepare a will?

I also am a certified specialist in the area, practice in downtown Columbus and have a Westerville office as well. You can also call the Columbus...

What is the 2012 dollar amount for the "annual gift exclusion " towards a non- domiciled alien spouse?

I'm not sure what you are talking about. There is no exclusion in the amount of $136,000. The 2011 gift tax exclusion for present interest gifts...

I have a handicap sister and she is living with someone who has cut her off contact frm how do we find out if she has a poa?

You described a very serious situation that, if you can't get access to your sister, requires court intervention. You don't say how old your...

What are my liabilities, rights and obligations (stepmother is petitioning for removal of my brother as personal representative)

It is the estate that needs to defend this petition, so I hope your brother, as Executor, has retained an attorney to represent him in this...

What is my next step?

You do not indicate what state your mother resided in, but, at this late date (13 years later) I question what will be left for you. Any bank...

I own the LLC name for a business that another company pretended to do business under. They never formed an LLC, what can I do?

On top of the foregoing comments, you should also consult with a tax attorney who is experienced in state and local taxation as well. If the...

In the middle of getting gaurdianship for my mom. After this goes through the court, do I need to get a new will made.

You need to discuss this issue with your guardianship attorney to get your terminology straight. A will doesn't appoint a power of attorney; it...