Probate and family disputes

Who currently owns the house if probate is finished? It is up to the owner(s) to sell/transfer, and one wouldn't necessarily have a right over...

My son passed recently, has a car, no wife, no children. Car has a 1600. balance. Can I legally sale that car. worth 2500.00

I agree with the above answers with the exception of a TOD. If you or someone else was named TOD on the title of the car, then that beneficiary...

Hello, I would like to know what the protocol would be for securing guardianship over a parent with dementia

IN addition to obtaining a guardianship, her ongoing care may become costly enough to justify Medicaid planning, since nursing homes and assisted...

My father passed away over a year ago. Can an estate attorney (in Pennsylvania) include a non-probate TOD account in her fees?

I agree with the three earlier attorney comments and would like to add one more note: if your attorney had to submit a federal estate tax return,...

It depends - if the trust was never funded, then it doesn't matter what it says unless a more recent will directs their assets to the trust. If it...

I want to set up a trust... how much will this cost and do I need an attorney?

If you just want an idea, here in Fairfield County, Ohio, we charge approximately $1500.

I want the contents of my house to be given away after I die without going through probate. Is this possible without a will?

You could essentially gift the property before you die, with the understanding that the recipient will allow you to continue using the property for...

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Yes, although the decision to take the Executor's fee is voluntary in Ohio, and any fee taken is subject to income tax, so many...

My mom passed-my stepfather is Canadian and left over 18 yrs. ago. We can't locate him- have tried everything. Location- Ohio

Anyone can apply to be an executor of an estate. If no one objects after reasonable notice, then you can be appointed. If your stepfather is owed...

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Mom passed away in Dec in her will I am given the house what is the best way to transfer the deed I don't trust my brother

I agree with everyone's responses so far, but I would also caution that the will should indicate whether you are to receive the home subject to a...