Why would I receive a waiver of notice of probate will if I am not named on the will?

Ohio law requires notice to "Next of Kin" who would be entitled to inherit if there were no Will.

In Ohio, can the surviving spouse get a copy of the will without getting permission from the executor?

If you do not trust the stepson(s), you should get a lawyer to represent you. You may not need to pay for anything more than an evaluation and...

Can beneficiary file legal malpractice against successor administrator of an estate if he lied to heirs and probate court

There would not necessarily be anything in the probate file that would show that a matter had been referred to the County Prosecutor for criminal...

Do I need another Lawyer to protect myself?

If the co-executors have a lawyer, it is the lawyer who should be explaining to your brother his duties and responsibilities. Both executors are...

Do you know if a probate judge can order an injunction against me when he has denied my motion to intervene in the case?

You need to give us more specific facts. A judge can issue an injunction for a variety of reasons, but you have not given us enough specifics to...

It is not necessarily true that you need to re-open the probate, but you may still want to have a lawyer help you comply with all the documentation...

While we always advise--and think it better--that you consult with an attorney to prepare any legal document. However, if the bank will accept it,...

Would an TOD affidavit effect the transfer on death?

For starters, S corps are not the best way to do this. It should be an LlLC, especially for a do-it-yourselfer without an attorney. Issues like...

What kind of attorney do I need? What help is out there?

If someone dies with a spouse and without a Will, the rules that determine the spouse's rights are set forth in two sections of the Ohio revised...

Does the way an insurance payout check is written affect its accessibility?

You are correct that the policy proceeds paid to a third party are not reachable by creditors of the decedent, and policy proceeds in the estate...