As Mr. Ertle says, children of a remarried father do have rights. It depends on the nature and extent of his assets because the marital rights of...

Surviving spouses have substantial rights to their deceased spouses's estate that overrule the provisions of the Will. It doesn't matter how long...

Ohio law provides for payment of a percentage "Commission" to the Executor or Administrator of an Estate. It is statutory, and she is entitled to...

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If your father was not competent at the time, or if the hospital had reason to suspect that he was unable to understand the form, they should not...

Whenever there is a trustee, a Certification of Trust is the document that proves there is a trust and evidences the trustee's authority to act on...

Unlike car titles, there is no simple TOD form for a deed. A complete new deed is required, and the smallest word out of place can cause terrible...

I agree with Mr. Cohen, but would add that Will Contests are very expensive lawsuits, and your mother would need to be willing and able to afford...

The lease is an asset of the estate, just like any other asset, and can be transferred only through the probate process. You will need an expert...

When it comes to real estate, verbal promises have no legal value. Boyfriends and girlfriends have no legal rights in Ohio. There are some tenant...

Your lawyer should be able to explain this to you. When two "competing" Wills are filed n the probate Court, the Court needs to determine which...