Please accept my condolences for your loss. Yes, you should hire an experienced probate attorney to guide you through the probate administration...

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There is an exemption to the transfer fee for transfers between descendants of a common decedent when no consideration (money) changes hands....

You would either need to obtain legal custody or legal guardianship of your niece to enroll her in school in the school district in which you live....

Am I able to legally sue the bank? Can my brother get arrested?

I agree with Attorney Jaap that you need to consult with a probate attorney. There may be several options including filing exceptions to the estate...

I am on disability and won a prize, do I have to claim it?

Yes, you have to report it on your tax return as gambling winnings. You may be able to offset some of it with gambling losses, if you have any.

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No. If your mother-in-law wants to leave her property to you, she needs to execute a Will. Property passes by blood, not marriage, under the...

This is not a question. But generally, if a person does not cooperate with the GAL, the report ends up being less favorable to them than it...

How can I secure my rights as a beneficiary of a testamentary trust?

You really need the assistance of an experienced probate attorney for this type of dispute because your rights as a beneficiary will depend on the...

Removing mother from my home?

I agree that if there is no written lease, Ohio law would generally provide that it is a month-to-month tenancy. Even though the tenant is your...

How do I find a reputable lawyer who can help me set up a legal guardianship for my severely retarded daughter?

The process of establishing a guardianship of the person only for a developmentally disabled child who is turning 18 is not that complicated and...