I do not know the full circumstances of the probate administration, but find it curious that the lawyer who handled the probate--and who apparently...

Trust - Can you be your own trustee?

Ohio may be the best state in America for asset protection to heirs. If done properly, it is possible for an after-death beneficiary of a parent's...

How do I find out any information on my deceased father's annuity funds

One possible source of information might be his CPA. If the annuities were producing any income, the tax returns will show the source of the...

How do I find out about a trust fund that coming to me?

If your friend created a trust and you are a beneficiary (or the sole beneficiary) of that trust, how do you know? Did he tell you that or have...

Can I file a petition for my father's will in probate court myself as the beneficiary since the executor has not done so timely?

It is common for an Executor to wait 6 months to file his Application because of creditor concerns, but there is no reason to delay beyond 6...

How do we get a trust executor to distribute thefunds and supply the supporting documentation when not responding to phone/email

I cannot tell from your description whether this trust was created by a Living Trust or by a Will. Your use of the term Executor is confusing,...

If you have a will, does your estate go through probate?

If the accounts are solely in the decedent's name without another co-owner, unless the accounts or the deed have "transfer on death" provisions,...

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Can the principle in a POA revoke it for not accepting agent decisions if the principle has been diagnosed with Alzheimers?

A mere diagnosis of Alzheimers does not cause her to be considered incompetent. Whether she is nor is not is a "facts and circumstances" question....

Should I split shares of stock with family or just sell and split cash value?

If he owned the stock in his own name at death, you can't split them or sell them. You must go through probate court. If that is all he owned,...

If you didn't "open" an estate in probate court, you need not "close" the estate. But it depends on what you mean by closing the estate. Did...