Do you have to contact probate when there is a death?

Probate is not started automatically. If there is property in the deceased person's name then either the person named in the will as executor or...

In a divorce is the family trust dissolved

Some provisions of your will and trust will be automtically revoked upon divorce such as provisoins giving the ex-spoue property. However, the...

We need to sell my in-laws home.they are in a nursing home.

If your in-laws have agreed in writing to allow you to do the work and if you are paid an amount that is consistent with what outside parties would...

POA will not provide documented records regarding allocation of monies during which she handled before death. How do we proceed

Your Aunt as executor has the power to request these records direclty from the financial instiutions or title company involved. Additionally,...

Can I fill a will in the state I live in if the deceased lived in another?

The probate administration should be started in the State where the deceased resided.

You will need an Application to Reopen Estate for Newly Discovered Asset. Each county has its own procedure so check with the probate court where...

If a debtor is after me can they take money out of a bank account where my grandma is the main person and my name is just on it?

If you a joint owner on the account then then a creditor can reach this account. It does not matter that the money was orginally your...

Transfer on death deed.

If the real estate was transferred by a transfer on death deed, then an affidavit will need to be filed with the county recoder's office with a...

Ohio has a procedure for probating a lost will. You should check with a local probate attorney or the probate court to determine what forms will...

Settling an estate

If there was no will as natual guardian of two of the children you could apply to be appointed administrator. Your daughter can also apply to be...