Can I hire an attorney to probate a home willed to me after my mother's death in 2013? The home has been vacant for 10 years.
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Answered on November 20, 2024
If there is a Will, there is no time limit on presenting it to the Court and applying to be appointed Executor. Because it is real estate, it will...
How can I get a letter of appointment ?
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Answered on November 20, 2024
Frankly, this is not worth your time, effort and money. Even if you do this yourself without an attorney, you will receive nothing for the effort....
Do wills have to be signed and notarized??
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Answered on November 06, 2024
Wills do not require notarization in Ohio, but they must be signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses who are "disinterested"...
How can I add my name to our deed if my husband passed away before adding my name to it?
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Answered on October 15, 2024
No. You will need to contact an expert probate lawyer to help you. You will not be able to figure all this out on your own.
How do I probate royalties my husband owns in another state?
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Answered on October 15, 2024
I concur wholeheartedly with Mr. Ertle. Your husband had a Will and he owned property in his own name. The Will needs to be probated in Ohio, and...
How do I contest a will or estate for my father not receiving his inheritance?
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Answered on October 08, 2024
Your aunts and uncles cannot legally just "opt not to use" someone's Will. It is in force unless it was replaced or revoked. Hopefully one of you...
How can I verify my rights as successor beneficiary of trust if trustee won’t provide copy?
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Answered on October 04, 2024
As a matter of law, you are entitled to a copy if you are a beneficiary or next of kin. Sometimes people don't comply with the law, which is why...
Can I rent my mother‘s that has not been in Probate since her death in 2012?
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Answered on October 03, 2024
If there is a Will, only the Executor has authority over the assets of the estate, including the house. Someone needs to hire an expert probate...
Should I sell my share of property to siblings before or after probate?
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Answered on September 30, 2024
You can't actually sell it before you own it. It is likely easier for the deed to convey it to all of you as tenants in common, then you can sell...
What about IRAs and wills??
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Answered on September 26, 2024
The IRA and the Will have nothing whatsoever to do with each other except in cases with very large estates that must pay estate tax. The IRA is...