In Ohio. We set up a Trust. One savings account opened later didn't get included. Any way to avoid probate on it?

You will need a probate administration. Depending on the size of the savings account you may be able to do a Release from Administration instead...

A patient has 2 children, no Health Care Power of Attorney, as next of kin what child has the authority to make decisions? Ohio

If there is no power of attorney, no one has the authority to make decisions. Someone will need to be appointed guardian.

Does a POD account over ride what is to be divided 50-50 in a will?

A payable on death account will pass to the beneficiary designated on the account and does not pass through the will.

Does my father need a new attorney if so how do you change attorneys? Is he still responsible for medical debts of my mother?

Under Ohio law the claim period expires 6 months after date of death whether a probate estate has been opened or not. I would suggest that...

If you are the dentist office then you have six months from the date the deceased died to file a claim with the executor. If you did not file a...

Who is entitled to the property

It depends on how the deed is worded. If it has the wording joint with right of survivorship, it would pass to the surviving sibling. If it does...

Hello, I would like to know what the protocol would be for securing guardianship over a parent with dementia

Guardianship is started by filing an Application for Guardianship with the probate court. The Franklin County probate court is a good resource for...

Please be aware that you need to file exceptions to the inventory at least five days prior to the hearing date. The hearing date is considered a...

Final distribution while estate is still in probate?

I would suggest that you consult with a probate attorney who can review all the filings and give you some guidance. An estate attorney represents...

My husband is purchasing a home in his name only because of a previous bankruptcy.

Your question is complicated and a consultation with an estate planning attorney would be a good idea. In addition to considering a trust you...