My father owed 75,000 on a credit card..took out a loan to pay, and put a lein on our farm,he died..who pays for his debt?

Your answer depends on what the will if anything says about debts on his farm. If the will is silent or if no will then the property would pass to...

Quit claim per stripes

Based on the informtion you presented your mother should consider a transer on death affidavit. This document which is filed with the recorder's...

Is there an avenue for me to help my father who is loosing his memory.

You should speak with an estate planning attorney as soon as possible regarding a financial power of attorney and a health care power of attorney....

My sister and I are paying cash for a house for our elderly mother to live. Will our current finances be connected in anyway

If you own the house jointly then it will be subject to either of your creditors. The real estate taxes wil be the responsiblity of both of you.

How can I locate insurance, will and deed information for a deceased parent?

The deed is a matter of public record so you can get a copy of it from the county recorder's office. If the second wife fills the will for probate...

How long does it take for a will to be filed and effective?

If the person making the will was competent at the time he or she signed the will then it is valid and enforceable immediately. You should also...

Generally a new will which is valid when signed revokes older wills. It sounds like from your description there is a question as to whether your...

My mother recently passed away, in Ohio. Lawyer is telling us that he can charge as his fee up to 4% of her estate.

Many probate attorneys charge by the hour and not on a percentage of the estate. You may want to look for another attorney to handle your mother's...

Does a new will precede a quit claim deed on my house?

The deed would control how the house passes upon your death. If you want the house to go to your new spouse then you will need to have a new deed...

In Ohio there is no requirement that a parent leave equal amounts to his or her children legitimate or not. If you were named in the will it might...