I agree with the above answers and would like to add that an irrevocable trust may also be used to accomplish a similar result as Attorney Golowin...

It really depends - county probate courts typically have local rules that set guidelines for attorney fees; some are a percentage of the total...

I agree with both attorneys above, and would just like to add that a transfer of real estate for less than fair market value during one's lifetime...

If I transfer ownership of my life insurance to my wife, who is also the sole beneficiary, will that prevent Medicaid from

Medicaid recovery may apply to any real or personal property owned at the time of a surviving spouse's death, with limited exceptions. See Ohio's...

Without a Will, the Ohio Revised Code dictates probate assets: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2105.06v1 Assets with named beneficiaries are not...

What can I do if the executor isnt following the will.

I agree with Attorney Jaap - enforcing the Will is not contesting the Will. However, one word of advice - when it comes to household goods, it is...

Do I have to file in probate court? Dad passed, he was NOT MARRIED.

I agree with Attorney Jaap, and I would add that you would not be responsible for paying the costs of administering an estate if you did choose to...

You may want to consult an accountant to make sure there are also no capital gains tax issues. If the assets were distributed to you during her...

What should i do?

So sorry for your loss. Until a minor is an adult, it is true that a guardianship is required in order to access an account for his benefit. A...

There are several reasons a trust may have been created for you, the primary being to protect your public assistance benefits if you are currently...