Some counties have a process to authorize someone (often an attorney, or a family member and an attorney) to open, view and inventory the safe...

Is there any thing i can do too stop my older brother who has a key to my moms safe box

If your mother is competent, she should consult with an estate planning attorney if she wants to revoke his authority to access her assets. If he...

My ex husband keeps calling my 99 year old mother. I have asked him for the past 2 1/2 years to stop. My mom has cognitive issue

Does your mother want him to stop calling? Has she or have you asked the switchboard not to put his calls through? Is it distressing your mother,...

In Ohio, (per O.R.C. 1337.25) a power of attorney that is signed but not notarized is valid. However, it is not likely that any bank or other...

Dad had will,but after he died his wife took control,she promised the deceased (my dad)to follow after her death, what he wanted

Attorney Huddleston is correct, you would probably benefit from a meeting with an attorney. There are multiple issues you raised, but not the...

You should consult with a probate lawyer in the county in which the estate is administered for specific advice. The scenario you explained in your...

An attorney is handling estate, said no probate and will be easy. 6 months is up for creditors to collect, attorney said we can?

There are certainly not enough facts to give you a clear answer. You may (and probably should) hire your own attorney to consult with to review...

How important is it to hire an attorney who has an office in our county seat, and what is the best way to find one?

I agree with Mr. Huddleston that it is not mandatory that your trust administration attorney be located in the Wayne County/Wooster area, but it is...

What proportion of shared property is beneficiary required to buy for sole ownership? Is it bought at share or full market value

With no will, the administrator of the estate is required to distribute your mom's 1/2 interest to the heirs (your brother and you) equally. Your...

My mother had an anurism in the state of Cleveland OH and I live in Atlanta GA. When I was notified my I was in Atlanta GA

You should contact a probate litigation attorney in the Cleveland/Cuyahoga County area to see what action you can take in the court to possibly set...