My 60 year old brother is calling my mother every month several times a month and telling her he is getting no money in his pay

Of course, if you suspect she is not competent, you can initiate involuntary guardianship proceedings, which are complex and expensive, and may...

Question pertaining to a life estate.

I'm not sure I understand the facts. You indicate the house was deeded to you, but that the two of you have a life estate together. That would be...

My Mother in law is purchasing a home for my husband and I, what can i do to protect myself?

This is less of an estate planning question than it is a marriage counseling and budgeting question. You said she is going to "purchase" the...

Can I fill out a health care power of attorney form in the State of Ohio without specifying an agent?

The standard Ohio form "Living Will" and standard form Ohio "Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care" are almost always used in tandem, but they...

Probate issue

There is no 2 year time period. You will need a competent probate attorney to help you with the complex paperwork required to properly settle an...

I have a last will and testament as a daughter for my father. Are there any funds that he left without being aware?

First, I would strongly suggest that you work with an expert probate attorney, as it will relieve much burden on you and minimize the likelihood...

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The Executrix is not required to do what the beneficiaries ask. She is required to do what is required by the Will and by Ohio law. If she has...

My 85yo mother is POA of her brother. As her daughter and her POA do I help with his matters if she unable.

There are so many issues in this question that you definitely to have an attorney working with you. Your mother's POA does not bootleg you into...

I'm executor of estate & primary beneficiary of will. Atty & estranged son have no will, but have taken over. Trust neither.

There is nothing we on this informational website can do except advise you to meet with a probate expert. If you are named as the Executor and are...

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I inherited a house and 1-1/2 acres from my father,on his death in 3/2012.

There is one issue that could--but probably won't--rear its ugly head: Until this year, Ohio had a 7% Estate Tax applicable to estates with net...