My parents are both 88 years old and live in Ohio. POD's are set for the DDA and the Sav account. Their house is paid for.

I would strongly suggest that you contact an estate planning attorney to assist with the transfer on death designation so that you can make sure it...

I have guardianship o er my father-in-law but the banks won't let me open a guardianship account.

It could be the bank that you are using. I had a similar problem with a large bank in Ohio and when we moved to a smaller local bank we had no...

My father just passed away and he incurred hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills is my mother responsible for them?

Under Ohio law life insurance is not considered part of the probate estate and therefore would not be subject to creditors claims, provided that...

How is the money split if one heir dies before the sale of an estate.

The answer depends on whether the will contains a survivorship provision. This provision would state that the heirs have to survive by a set number...

Who is responsible for a nursing home federal income tax payment on a resident who has died within the facility? Also who is

The resident's estate would be responsible for filing and paying any income taxes. The estate would also be responsible for payment on any...

What can i do to prevent my kids claim their inheritance after I marry my foreign fiancee?

You should speak to an estate planning attorney as soon as possible. He or she can make sure your wishes are accomplished. A trust is probably...

I suggest that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible who can review all the facts, the gifting provision and if possible begin legal...

DEEDS-tenant in common or right of survivorship.

You need to look at the original deed or if it came from an estate the certficiate of transfer. In order for it to be joint with right or...

Are ex-felons legally allowed to administer an estate in the state of Ohio?

It may depend on whether a bond is necessary in the administration of the estate. If there is no will or bond is not waived in the will, the...

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My Father died august 2010 in franklin county ohio my stepmother says theres a will but she wont disclose whats in it.

Whether or not she needs to file the will with the probate court depends on whether there were any assets in your father's name alone. If the...