It is theft, but the issue is whether or not it is worth your trouble to try to get it back, either in the probate process or through the police. ...

Does Next of Kin matter when it comes to the deceased's belongings without a will?

If there is no Will, any property your mother had that didn't have a beneficiary designated must pass through probate, to be divided equally among...

Unfortunately, the only option is to have a family member open a probate estate in Florida. If there was no Will, the car will go to the "next of...

My parents had a will but noone can find it?

Copies can be admitted in Ohio, so if the Will was prepared by a lawyer and you can figure out who it is, the lawyer's office should have a copy. ...

How is the valid of 2 wills determined in the following scenario?

Ohio Will is not valid. Florida Will is. Florida Will controls, unless it contains some other disqualifying error.

If the trustee or beneficiaries of the trust are Ohio residents, an Ohio court would have jurisdiction, but by the terms of the trust would clearly...

Why did I receive a waiver of notice of probate of will and why should I sign it?

Ohio law requires notice to “next of kin” when a Will is presented for probate, even if you are not named in the Will. You are not required to do...

How long can she with hold the will and estate from siblings ?

Depending on circumstances, some attorneys will advise delaying the filing of a Will until 6 months after death. But she is not allowed to conceal...

Properly drafted Wills always contain a phrase like "...hereby revoking all prior wills." Properly drafted Wills also contain contingent Executors...

Unfortunately, your only option is to force the issue by filing a partition action and I would not delay. Your brother clearly is not going to...