Can't say for sure. It all depends upon the bank and its rules and regulations. It also may hinge upon whether you try to close the account or...

The lawyer for my mother's estate told me I'm not legally entitled to see the estate tax form.

Until I am shown otherwise, the attorney for the Estate might be Correct in withholding the Return. The Ohio Estate Tax Return is a confidential...

When a person passes away and leaves property, is it normal procedure to have a title search done by a lawyer before court will

If the property was held by the Decedent for a long time with no claims, then it seems there is little need for a search. Also, if the Decedent...

My mother pass Dec. 3, 2012 and prior to that she change her beneficiary GE life insurance on the GE Benefits. Com Web site.

It seems you are saying that GE is not willing to tell you anything about the policy benefits. If so, that indicates that you are not a designated...

I need help on how my daughter can keep my mom's house to live in since they took care of her for 6 yrs.Mom is now in nursing ho

This is a very difficult scenario for the family and one that often times could have been avoided if the questions were asked at the time your...

If the issue involves a true revocable living trust (and there is no credit shelter trust involved), and if there is no language making any Trust...

My Mother was living with me and became ill and passed. She had a will which she gave to me before she died. What do I do now?

You should meet soonest with a local estate/probate/trust attorney. There are so many variables that it is virtually impossible for the...

My mother and father-in-law just passed away within a year. They have left a huge estate and named my Husband

In a case such as you have described, it is always a good idea for the beneficiaries to retain counsel. There are so many variables and facts...

What are the next steps when a will is rejected?

If there is no prior Will, then the assets of the Estate are distributed according to the Ohio statutes. That likely means that the Decedent's...

The facts and issues are too wide-ranging to be addressed In a worthwhile fashion in this forum. You need to meet with an experienced estate/trust...