Can I open an estate just to get money owed to the deceased and then close it without going through probate?

If your mother died in Butler County, it has been my experience that the clerk's office in Hamilton is not eager to help people who do not have an...

If the Will names your brother as Executor, he should hire a lawyer who will help him file the estate paperwork to get things moving. The lawyer...

Question about affidavit of trust of a living will

The purpose of filing the Affidavit of Trust or Certification of Trust is to identify the trust and trustees. It is not designed to inform anyone...

If the house is in foreclosure, is there any equity? If not, did your father own anything else of value to inherit? If there is nothing to...

Does medicaid have any pull on ground deeded out of trust

We could benefit from more precision in your question. For example, I don't know what "pull" means in this context, and do not know what you mean...

As my colleague Mr. Jaap says, if there is no other property, no debts and no heirs, then you may not need to do anything in probate court. In any...

How do you transfer a car title from a decedent relative with no will or instructions?

And if there are any other debts beyond the funeral bill, the creditors have rights before the family if they file a claim. Some family member can...

How do I handle this situation?

Assuming you want to be responsible for his financial affairs, you will need to be appointed Guardian of the Estate, and will definitely need a...

The only way to transfer title to the car is through probate court. Only the Executor or Administer of her probate estate will have authority to...

In Ohio my 89 year old step dad has health care power of attorney for my mom who has alzheimer. I am secondary POA agent.

It is doubtful the medical community will accept your authority unless your step-father resigns or is removed. The first step should be a family...