Do I have to include condo n probate court if I don't want it?.

If you file a probate estate, you cannot pick and choose what to include and what to omit. All assets and all liabilities must be reported. If...

How can I find an affordable probate lawyer?

If you are not going to get anything from the estate, it may not be worth your time and trouble to open a probate estate. There is nothing that...

Insolvent estates are usually far more complex than solvent ones. If the decedent was signed personally on the debt, the estate is still liable. ...

My mother passed away in 2007.

I'm assuming for purposes of this answer that there is no Will. First, the disposition of the 401K is a function both of federal law and the 401K...

Someone died owing me money. He gave me a promissory note.

As a creditor, you have a right to file a claim against his estate within 6 months of death. However, if he was living in subsidized housing and...

Can heirs other than those listed in the will be added by the executor?

When there is a Will, here is a difference between "who inherits" and "who must be notified." With multiple potential inheritors at different...

What kind of attorney do I need to be named administrator or executor of my fiancée's estate?

A fianceé has no standing under the law. If you are to serve as "Administrator" of the estate, his parents or siblings would need to approve on...

In Ohio, attorneys are not allowed to receive a fee for probate administration services until that fee is approved by the court. It is not a...

My father died in Jan 2015 my brother is excuter of the will do I have a right to see the will

Under Ohio law, you absolutely have a right to see the Will. The fact that you and your brother don't get along suggests that it may be useful for...

Can I get a estate affidavit instead of a court appointed estate administrator?

Unfortunately, you have not given enough facts for this question to be answered. I would recommend you make an appointment to meet with an expert...