Final distribution while estate is still in probate?

The Court must approve all distributions. If the "Final Account" has not been filed, final distributions should not have been made. If you are...

Ohio law requires an executor or trustee to file an "account" or "accounting" of the assets of an estate or trust. Failure to do so can result in...

Can property be sold, that is to stay in the trust agreement, for 5 years, in the name of the grantee ,

Your story rambles a bit, and I'm not quite sure I understand. If the trust agreement contains specific instructions and limitations on the...

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What does a retired spouse entitled to receive upon death of her husband if he left everything to his sons from another marriage

If your mother was married to the decedent at the time of his death, she has rights to some of his property no matter what the Will says (unless...

I need to go through probate with my deceased mother's house and for guardianship of my ill brother, don't have much money

Probate rules prevent attorneys from charging anything until their fees are approved by the court. When the house sells, there will be money to...

By survey a few years ago at the Albany School of Law and Government, 92% of powers of attorney were found to be mis-used by agents ... sometimes...

Is it legal for a son of an elderly person who is unable to handle her affairs to assist her in signing a document

It depends on (a) the type of document and (b) whether or not she has the "legal capacity" to execute dispositive documents or contracts. The...

Where would I go to see if an estate was closed?

Sole practitioners are supposed to have a plan for who takes over their files if they leave the practice. You can check with the county bar...

My mother passed 2 years ago and we have done nothing with her assets, What fees are there in filing for administrator of estate

Apparently none of you can afford the payments on her $46,000 mortgage. If that is the case, the house must be sold. Also, since your mother has...

My uncle died. He has no will I am the beneficiary on his IRA and his life insurance. Am I due that money?

You are under no legal obligation to do what he asks. He may have a reason to ask you to do this, but we don't know whether the reason is "for...

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