Will a "Will" work without going to probate court? Can I file and go to the probate court without an attorney?

Wills must be filed in Probate Court. The "type" of probate procedures required will be dictated by the nature of the assets owned by the...

A trust is a contract. Contracts do not require notarization. However trusts are almost always notarized because in order to convey real estate,...

First, Wills in Ohio do not require a notary. Ohio requires that Wills must be witnessed by two disinterested persons, that is, someone having no...

Any insight or advice on my Trust situation?

You need a better understanding of the terminology and mechanics of trusts, and of the nature and concern of the person from whom you are...

Can I take on responsibility of my deceased mother's mortgage?

It will be up to the bank, based on the value of the house, the type of mortgage and your creditworthiness. You need to get all your facts...

You and your brother now co- owners of the house. Why must you do all the work? Why are you paying mom's bills? Whose money are using to pay it?...

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We recently lost a family member who was going through a divorce. There are homes and retirement and other assets at stake.

This is the "perfect storm" of legal problems and issues, especially because of the potential manipulations of the young female. To be properly...

What happens to a reverse mortgage after probate judge issues a certificate of transfer to the heir?

The mortgage never goes away, it stays with the property. So whoever receives the property takes it subject to the mortgage. You need to contact...

What is the statute of limitations to contest a will?

There are a couple of things going on here, and I think a meeting of your divorce attorney and the trustee of your husband's living trust is in...

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Can the trustee's of an irrevocable trust sue non beneficiaries?

This question is both simple and complex. The simple answer is that yes, a trustee can sue someone who the trustee believes is indebted to the...