I would have the trust agreement reviewed first before you can make any allegation of financial misconduct. One glaring question is what happened...

To proceed legally, you or some (relative) should look to file a probate case. You need authority from the court to administer his estate. Until...

A POA does not have to be recorded. The deed speaks for itself. Kaye Willi is correct about having the current Will reviewed. No one can answer...

Yes, an estate can be reopened to address this matter. Perhaps, working with the company who wrote the check(s) may be an alternative solution if...

Both prior answers are correct. You should have the deed reviewed by a probate attorney and then proper advice can be given as to the length of...

You definitely have a complex matter. The best thing for you to do is to contact and a see a probate lawyer and retain legal representation as...

I agree with both Canon and Cynthia. I would also add that the Court should have an account balance of payments received by you. Whether or not...

The questions that need answered are 1. what did your mother's will state as to the disposition of the house, and 2. what type of deed existed at...

Yes, adult adoptions are permissible in Ohio. We just recently handled one in Summit County, Ohio. Pretty straight forward rules to follow.

My first inclination is the same as Mr. Shaw. I assume you are or you have gone through a termination of marriage process - i.e. divorce or...