The fact that no other answers have been posted suggests that other Ohio lawyers are as puzzled by the question as I am. I don't know what...

The short answer is that yes, your mother can sell the property to you on land contract. The longer answer is, as a practical matter, she can only...

No. I'm sure your lawyer has told you that the time of filing doesn't interfere with your inheritance rights.

Your sister owns 1/3 of he house, so if it is worth $100,000, she would be entitled to $33,333 for her share, although she might take less if you...

A child who lives out of state can serve as Executor of a Will for a parent. While you are at it, you should make sure you have a full suite of...

If you don't know what it is, and why, don't sign it. You can consult with a probate attorney to advise you, or try describing the form more...

I agree with Mr. Donohew. You are probably going to need some guidance, either from an attorney or from court personnel. Some courts will help...

The divorce decree and separation agreement should be on file in the domestic relations/family law court in the county where they lived at the time...

Probably not. The sister doesn't acquire ownership of the personal property (all the "stuff") by some sort of "squatters rights." The personal...

As Mr. Popp says, not all inheritances pass through Wills. Sometimes there are accounts with beneficiary designations or payable on death...