My father passed away a few months ago. I knew he did not add his wife to the deed when he bought the house (they were married

Your last sentence answers your question. You need to meet with a probate/estates attorney ASAP so you can protect your interest and enforce your...

My mother passed away and left me her house, I able to just take over my mother's home loan?

Depending upon the precise language of the Will, you may not have to pay the loan. It might end up that the loan needs to be paid out of other...

If I received money from my parents estate, and I used that money to buy a house, is that money split between both parties?

As stated in the prior answers, it depends upon how the home is titled. If in your name only, then the equity in the home that existed at the tile...

My Father passed away and my sister is the exectour of his estate. She hates me and said she would give me nothing. What do I do

Unfortunately, it seems you will need an attorney in order to get meaningful answers. You are entied to a copy of the Will (or can get one from...

At my mother's death, my stepfather received a life estate. He is 82, the house sold for $195,000.. How much is a small reward

Initially, I wonder how you managed to sell the property and why no agreement was in place prior to sale. That might have put you in a weaker...

Is there a fee to have money distributed from the estate to pay for funeral expenses.

You may need to file a claim against the Estate in order to protect your right to reimbursement. As mentioned, it really should it be an issue for...

Can a WILL affect designations in a TOD for Inv Acct (in Ohio)? TOD was signed 6 days before death in poor mental health/state

A Will does not alter or take precedence over a direct beneficiary designation on an account. Whether it is worth trying to attack the TOD...

Transfer on Death Beneficiary Designation Affidavit to a non-profit charity

Yes. A "person" is broadly defined in the O.R.C. to include entities. A living person is referred to as an "individual". Also, the statute...

As a executor do I have the right?

It is not only legal, it is your duty to do so. PROVIDED you have been appointed Execcutor by the Probate Court. If you have an attorney handling...

The presence of a Living Trust will also elimi ated the need for probate. I believe there is a statutory provision that you can use to obtain...