Neither your question nor the arithmetic makes any sense. A conservative 4% dividend on $10 million would be $400,000 and the taxes would be more...

It depends on how big those accounts are and whether there is any chance he could end up on Medicaid. I always recommend a consultation with an...

To add a bit of insight into the answer from my colleague Mr. Ertle, the financial firms must be exceedingly careful and handle these things "by...

The only advice you need in this circumstance is to contact your own expert trust attorney to help you with this ticklish situation. You are not...

It is understandable that no one wants to pay lawyers, but DIY estate planning almost always causes nightmares for loved ones. As to funeral...

It all depends on (a) the exact language in the deed, and (b) if either or both had Wills. The mortgage has nothing to do with ownership and...

Ohio law provides an "estate plan" for those who do not have Wills. If he had no wife, his children are "next-of-kin" and will inherit his assets....

Notwithstanding the Will, a spouse has the right to claim the car, removing it from probate and from jurisdiction of the Will. It is the only way...

Yes. All "next-of-kin" are required to be notified. Since there are no parents living, and no children of he decedent, the siblings must be...

There is no simple form. If your uncle is willing to turn things over to you, you can jointly petition the court to allow you to replace your...