There is no indentured servitude in Ohio, so you can resign as her agent. Hopefully, there is a contingent agent who can take over upon your...

What does my mother need to get her funds out of my fathers account since he past away

Usually when someone is appointed as payee for the SSI of another it is because the recipient has physical or mental limitations. You will need to...

What are my legal options when I don't agree with how my granmother/grandparents will is being handled?

You have the same rights as any beneficiary under a Will in Probate Court: You can file a motion to have the Executor removed, to request an...

My Lawyer is my trustee. He is retired now from a law firm that he was a partner. I assume someone is doing his work

This is unacceptable, and if this happened to me I would change lawyers and seek to have the trustee removed. Before you do that, however, I would...

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Is a trust the answer?

Yes. Your father can create an irrevocable trust of which you are beneficiary, and maybe trustee, but as a practical matter I'd be careful about...

My cousin was named the fiduciary for my stepmother's estate, and conveniently became its beneficiary. Do I have any recourse?

I am sorry there are lawyers who will not honor the requests of extended family members with the courtesy of responding to their inquiries. If...

How do I get funds which are payable to my father's estate that has been closed since 1993? My deceased mother was the executor

If the funds are payable to the estate of your father there needs to be an estate opened (or re-opened)--and an Executor appointed--in the county...

I need to have my brother relieved of his POA and Care of mother. I have been her caretaker, he didn't take agreed care. How?

If your brother has proven irresponsible and his irresponsibility is resulting in (a) problems in providing the care your mother needs and (b)...

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Do we need probate court for my mothers belongings, The house is not in her name, but car is. What about the contents

As much as I am certain you wish the answer to be different, my colleagues are correct. If there are assets owned by a decedent at death, and if...

Father passed away with no wil, house is being sold does step mother automatically get half &then my brother & I split other 1/2

You are not being specific enough with your terminology to permit a proper answer to your question. You need an expert estate planning attorney to...