My mother is planning on leaving her house and property to my brother, do my other brother and I have to sign anything ?

If your mother is competent and signs a valid will which leaves the property to your brother then it should be binding. When she passes away...

I have a question regarding my mother's will.

In general you need to contest a will within a short time after it has been probated. As possible heirs of your mother you should have recieved...

In general checking accounts that are joint with right of survivorship are the property of the remaining owner. If there is evidence that the...

Paying creditors from an estate

Ohio has a priority for payment of creditors from an estate. The only assets that are required to be used are so called probate assets. Those are...

If my husband and I are killed w/o a will what becomes of our 2 children?

If you do not have a will the probate court will make a determination as to who would be the best guardian for your children. The person that they...

Where would I get a transfer on death deed? and where would I have it filed?

I would suggest consulting an attorney to help you with drafting the deed so that it is prepared properly. The form for the deed can be found in...

Out of State Will leaves money to step children. Executrix is not releasing the money. How do we receive our entitlement?

You need to consult with a probate attorney in the state that the will is being probated to see what actions you can take to protect the step...

How can my boyfriend leave his house to me upon his death, with out a will or probate?

Your boyfried can sign a transfer on death deed which would transfer the house to you upon his death and would be outside of probate.

Filing taxes of a deceased person

Yes you should file a final return for her. It would be due on April 15, 2009. You will want to indicate on the return that she is deceased and...

I would like to know the probate steps involved after my parents are deceased to be able to sell the house or change deed.

A probate proceeding will need to be started. The house will need to be appraised and then it can either be transferred or sold. You should...