My husband's rights involving the care of his mother and her estate? Does his brother have the authority to whatever he likes?

I agree with my colleagues. If you are concerned about the mother’s well-being and possibility of financial misbehavior by her son, you need to...

I have a valid will written when I lived in CA from 2013-2016. Is it legal in Ohio?

It doesn't really matter whether the Will was valid in any other state. To be valid in Ohio, Wills must be signed by two witnesses who attest that...

In Ohio, POA's do not require witnesses. We typically prepare our financial POAs with witnesses in case they might be needed for real estate...

Updates to Wills and Trust in Ohio?

One cannot properly amend either a Will or a Trust by marking it up and initialing the changes. It is a thing often done by people trying to save...

If a judge ordered it and the Executor did not do it, the beneficiaries can return to court to force the issue. The judge can find the Executor in...

DOES THE PRINCIPLE NEED TO BE WITH THE POWER OF ATTORNEY WHEN THE DOCUMENT IS NOTARIZED?

The principal must sign the Power of Attorney in the presence of a notary public. You will need to work with jail or prison officials to find out...

Pour-Over Wills

Your understanding is not correct. A "Pour-Over" Will names a living trust as its beneficiary, so that any "probate" assets pass to the Living...

Can I remove a Guardian of the Estate if his only solution is to sell a property?

Guardians can be removed for not properly discharging their fiduciary duty to the Ward and to the Court. If there are available assets and bills...

You are going to need a trust and estates specialist to help you. Anytime there is a family member dispute of this nature, you are going to...

Question about possible breach of fiduciary duty

Your statement "opened a new insurance policy in her name" has no meaning. Any policy that names the estate as beneficiary, is payable to the...