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Is there anything I can do as an heir to force my sister, who is executor, to perform her duties in finalizing my dad's affairs?
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Answered on May 15, 2010
If your father's accounts were payable on death then you do not need to wait for your sister to act. Any of you can contact his financial...
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Dying with No Valid Will
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Answered on May 15, 2010
The other answers are correct that your esate would pass by intestacy.
There are significant extra costs and delays in an intestacy estate. ...
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How can you find out if there is a trust account in your name?
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Answered on May 10, 2010
A trustee must send annual reports to all beneficiaries of a trust. If your son knows who the trustee is he can ask for such information.
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If you're married, do you have to purchase a home under both names?
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Answered on May 10, 2010
You do not need to put both spouse's name on the deed. However, Ohio is a dower state so the husband will have to sign the deed to release his...
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How can you cash a check issued "In the estate of"?
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Answered on May 09, 2010
Since the check is payable in the estate of this money is a probate asset. If this is the only asset in your mother's name it would probably not...
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My mother passed away about 2 years ago, but the house deed wasn't changed to my father name. They had no will at that time.
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Answered on May 05, 2010
It depends on how the property was owned. If the property was just in your father's name you will need to have a probate admnistration. If the...
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Do I have to give to state recovery life ins. proceeds from my husbands work when he passed?
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Answered on May 02, 2010
In the State of Ohio estate recovery applies to all assets owned by the deceased.
However, if you are the surviving spouse they cannot recover...
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Our 'trust' owns our family home which we hold the mortgage for a buyer.
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Answered on May 01, 2010
It really depends on the terms of the trust and what rights your parents have versus the other beneficiaries.
You need to consult an attorney...
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My son died in jan. he was married but living apart
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Answered on May 01, 2010
The answer to your question depends on whether his son was also the son of his wife. If she is the mother and he died without a will then any...
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Other than making sure there are no liens, what do I need to worry about at closing when buying a house?
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Answered on May 01, 2010
In addition to makng sure there are no liens, you will want to make sure that you have proper title to the house. I would highly recommend that...
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