In order to probate an estate, we have property in two states, do we have to probate twice, once in each state?

The first question is whether the property is, in fact, a probate asset. If so, my colleagues are correct: You will need an "ancillary probate"...

In Ohio, if I purchase my parents house in a cash transaction from my siblings, what fees/taxes do I have to pay?

Your terminology is a problem, because not all lawyers call trusts by the same names. And if the house is owned in a trust of any type, you are...

My mother and father are both passed away neither of them had a living will,there house is paid for what do I do to get my name

You cannot transfer real estate from a deceased person to heirs-at-law without opening a probate estate. Who inherits the house depends on how...

Does a Durable POA necessarily expire upon incapacity of the principle? Or only on death.

All Powers of Attorney cease to be valid upon the death of the principal, although many bank and other financial employees seem not to understand...

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Can a trustee sell property from a irrevocable trust form a llc then purchase property????????

I agree with Mr. Atchley that the question is not quite clear, so here are some generic concepts. First, the authority of the trustee depends on...

No communication who is the Trustee or who to contact for a copy of the trust

If the amount of money in your grandmother's estate is material to your parent's well-being (or yours if your parent is deceased), you need to be...

I have durable power of attorney and have taken liberties to pay bills of my own.

You may wish to contact a criminal attorney, but there is a difference between criminal "theft" and civil "breach of fiduciary duty." I doubt you...

How is the Estate divided up, when worded in the will to be 33% of the estate?

The executor is obligated by law to distribute in equal value, irrespective of who wants what. If the heirs can figure out a way to agree rather...

Annuity Co. is requesting court doc of authorization for executor to request payment to beneficiaries. Why type of doc needed?

A Will merely "nominates" an Executor, but there is no Executor unless and until appointed by the Probate Court. The Executor has not, as you say,...

3 sibs own a house deeded to us after mothers death .can 2 of us keep my sister from moving her drug addict son in.

This is no longer a Probate matter, as the house is not in the probate estate but rather is owned by individuals outside of Probate. One of my...