Does a child who does not want a relationship with their father entitled to be named next of kin when the father passes ?

It seems likely that a child who filed for a protective order against her father would not be appointed if there were competing applications to...

Step father & my mother few yrs divorced, he recently passed, no will, she's collecting his benifits he wanted to my children

Once again, issues like this are why everyone should consult with an expert estate planning lawyer and, at a minimum, have a Will. Having said...

If you were a minor at the time and the trust was created through your father's Will, there will be a record of it in the Probate Court of the...

WWhat do you charge to file in probate?

There is no set answer to your question. Some Ohio counties still have set or recommended fee schedules for attorneys to follow. I do not know if...

Estate

Insolvent estates are tricky and complicated. Sometimes it is best to not open the estate at all. Secured creditors (usually mortgage holders)...

Things like this are why everyone needs a Will, no matter how young or old. The lack of a Will is going to cause you much aggravation and could...

Reguardless of contesting a will, my aunt had no assests left. What can happen in this case?

I you have good records of how her money was spent, and if it was not spent on you or for your benefit, you will have no liability, but your...

If my daughter gives me power of attorney can I have her committed in the state of Ohio

I've changed this to the guardianship section, which is a sub-area of probate. A Power of Attorney won't hurt, but it is not your solution. The...

Am I legally entitled to put my name on the deed of the house my mother partially owned with her siblings?

No matter what, you can't just "put your name" on a deed. It is possible the house was owned by the three sisters as "joint tenants with rights of...

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What does the executor of estate need to do to obtain a document proving she's the executor?

Just because there is a Will, and IF it nominates her to be Executor, doesn't mean that she has been appointed as Executor by the Court. If she is...