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Will the Ohio DMV transfer title to new owner if I take his death certificate along with the title to the bureau tomorrow?
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Answered on February 12, 2016
There is a "legal" way and sometimes a "practical" way to get this done. Normally, we prepare an Affidavit of Transfer" for our surviving spouses,...
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How do I go about obtain guardianship for my father. He is 92 and is not mentally competent anymore. Do I need an attorney?
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Answered on January 31, 2016
Obtaining a guardianship is difficult and very procedural. Being a guardian without breaking the law or the many probate rules is even harder. ...
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Which wins out in this situation? Who has the authority in this specific situation? Who has the authority in similar situations?
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Answered on January 30, 2016
The answers provided by attorneys Rinaldi and Jaap, while different, are both correct ... and this highlights a growing problem as people live...
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Is this possible/legal? How do we do this? How much does it cost? Is a trust the only option?
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Answered on January 30, 2016
People do not want to hear this, and it is too bad this area of law is so complex, but I would argue that Medicaid Planning is more difficult than...
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What are the tax consequences/considerations of being a beneficiary of a will/trust? What is the process to access the gifts?
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Answered on January 30, 2016
It sounds like you are trying to do this yourself without a lawyer, and the questions you are asking require at least three full courses in law...
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How long can probate take? What affects the length of probate? What things can family members do ahead of time to make it easier
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Answered on January 30, 2016
There is no easy answer to the question of "how long?" Much of it depends on income taxes, and depending on size and complexity of the estate, it...
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I need a probate attorney
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Answered on January 28, 2016
The header on your message indicates you are from Cleveland. If the case for which you need a probate attorney is in Cleveland, you should choose...
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How can I find out if someone else has power of attorney over my mother without a lawyer?
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Answered on January 28, 2016
You may wish to contact the Adult Protection Services office (or similar agency perhaps with a different name) in Cuyahoga County and report the...
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How do you claim a lottery prize anonymously in Ohio?
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Answered on January 12, 2016
A trust can own a lottery ticket, and a trustee can make the claim on behalf of the trust. It is possible in Ohio to create a trust that is not...
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How do I go about entering a deceased friends home to see if there is a will and/or ins. policy and get his personal property?
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Answered on January 10, 2016
If the bank is trying to foreclose on their mortgage, they will need to file an Application with the probate court and seek to have the court...