Inheritance law

The Executor or Administrator has the right and obligation to sell the house. If you agree, just ask them what they want you to do. They may want...

Without seeing the document, no one can give you a reliable answer. If it was not a do-it-yourself trust, it should have contingency language...

If I am in debt when I die, will my executor be responsible for my outstanding debts?

The short answer is "no." We help administer estates every month in which the debts are greater than the assets, and some simply can't be...

Can a attorney name himself as the personal rep and make the will and witness the will in Arizona?

You need to consult with an expert AZ probate litigation attorney IMMEDIATELY because you need to act IMMEDIATELY to protect the interests of...

What changes do my mom need to make to have her children share equally?

Lots of folks do what your mother has done, and most of them (or their children) eventually come to regret it. The problem is that the idea that...

In the in the state of Ohio if there is no will does the spouse inherit everything?

Ms. Willis has provided a comprehensive answer. The key point to your question is whether your father had any children with anyone other than your...

The purpose of a "Memorandum of Trust" (now properly called a "Certification of Trust" under Ohio law) is to prove that a trust exists, and to...

So I got a paper notarized stating that I waive rights to a final settle of an estate,can It be changed?

Yes, you may be able to "undo" your waiver, but you are not going to be able to do it without a lawyer. I would suggest you get copies of the...

What and where do I get a lawyer to immediately freeze my dads assets if he passes ? I'm one of 2 children in Cleveland.

In my experience, when one family member seeks to isolate a parent from contact with other family members, it is because they are taking advantage...

Can I become a legal guardian to my two younger sisters (15 & 13) along with their father?

As my colleagues have stated, if you are 18 it is possible for your father to provide you with documentation that will allow you to do the types of...