My dad died a year ago and I am in probate court now just wanted a second opinion. Will she be able to claim all his belongings?

The turning point will be is if they were divorced or not. IF they were divorced then she will be entitled to nothing. If they were still married,...

Dad signed a purchase agreement to sell his home. He died before the closing. Can I sign as power of attorney?

Definitely call an attorney from another area, I see Youngstown is "close". Yes the power of attorney expired at your Dad's passing and the...

Deceased Mother beneficiary of Grandfathers life insurance

I'm sorry for the passing of your mother. Since your mother survived your grandfather her estate will be able to claim her share of the insurance...

Can we skip probate?

Unfortunately, probate cannot be avoided.. I'm assuming your aunt had a will leaving the house to your mom and mom died before your aunt. Depending...

The answer is that it depends on the amount your brother is to receive. If it is less than $35000, the process can take 60 days. If it is greater...

From the description it is difficult to determine the issue. In general, the notice to file account is a late notice and you have 30 days to fix...

How should I respond to creditor inquiries about a relative's estate executor when the estate has no assets.

Since your relative died with such a small estate you should be able to do what is called a summary release to reimburse whoever paid for the...

What are my next step becoming executor of the will before I start probate or anything else

Having them sign a waiver is a good first step. Before you get approved as the executor you will need to get a security bond double the value of...

What documentation do I need from my mother? Do I need it notarized?

I am assuming your mother wants to give you POA over your father. What I am about to suggest may sound redundant, but I suggest having you mother...

Can I get his mail so I can correspond to people who send him mail? Can I access his checking acc. so I can donate his money?

To get access to the bank account and possible insurance someone would need to be appointed as administrator. Unfortunately since you live out of...