On a 401k of a deceased person the 401k company said they had no beneficary but the company that the person worked says they

I strongly disagree with my colleague's answer that there is nothing you can do unless you suspect wrongdoing. Companies often change 401K...

I lent money to to someone for a car the person is 19 & signed a promissory note will that be binding in court

If you have a properly executed promissory note from a 19 year old in Ohio, it is valid and enforceable. They can get all the lawyers they wish,...

These are two entirely different things. A "Power of Attorney" is a contract by which a "principal" names an "agent" to represent the principal,...

Kinship

You don't give us many facts. Is it your friends' kids (plural, i.e. a married couple) or friend's kids (singular, a single parent)? What...

My father is a single veteran and has pension from a factory job. I'm his only child. Am I automatically the only beneficiary?

I appreciate the painful position you are in, because we have worked with other clients in similar situations. It is, sadly, not rare. Sherri...

Contest a will

You say you live in Ohio, but what matters is where your father lived. The answer to your questions will be controlled by the law of the state in...

Convert S Corp to C Corp

If you are the sole owner of the C corp, double taxation is a myth. You can always bonus out any income at the end of the year and the double...

What is the proper action to take if an independent executor, who is not a beneficiary, deeds himself property from the estate?

This is unusual, but not necessarily wrong. First, the Executor is entitled to a fee, and I suppose the court could have approved a transfer of...

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I signed a contract on a house in Florida the woman who sold it has not gone through probate And now want it to foreclose

Let's see if I have the facts straight: A woman who lives in Indiana was to inherit a house in Florida. She signed a contract to sell it to you...

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Does duty to inform and account to beneficiaries apply to irrevocable trusts created during decedents lifetime

Your question is a little short on useful facts. I am not quite certain what you mean "irrevocable trusts ... that were not disclosed." Do you...

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