Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney

You may not NEED to execute new documents, but I say it is the prudent thing to do. Most third-parties which are provided the document may have...

What is the name of the trust to avoid probate costs

I cannot add much to the prior answeres but to say you will best be served by speaking directly to an estate planning attorney so you can be...

I need legal proof of right to collect funds from my deceased mom in Ohio. Can I file probate myself without a lawyer?

You certainly can! The processis called a Summary Release from Admnistration and is designed just for your situation. You will need acertified...

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My husband passed away a couple of months ago. He did not own anything. I owned my house and vehicle.

I agree that the insurance benefit, payable directly to you, is not subject to probate. Usually a personi in your situation will wait a...

Can a lawyer disclose information of a Will to a detective?

Where is the request? In the Will? In a separate writing? it is not proper to withhold a Will from probate. However, unless there are probate...

I live in Ohio and have DPOA for my dad. Am I required to file POA papers with the court in Ohio or KY where he has property?

The recording cost is $28 for the first 2 pages and $8 for each additional page. I agree that the only time recording is REQUIRED is when you are...

Can a life estate be reversed

I assume that your father-in-law has the life estate. If so, then the answer is no. However, he may be able to evict you!

My husband passed away a couple of months ago. He did not have a will. He was not on the deed to my house or mortgage.

You can safel ignore the stepmother. You may have to visit Probate Court because of the small bank account. Review the account and the credit...

I am a 77 yr. old widow. My small, paid for home will go to my two children upon my death, avoiding probate. If I die oweing

The short answer is no. But there are many important facts that could change that. As indicated in the prior response, Medicaid is like a "super...

If you have a typical Living Trust, there should be very little for an attorney to do in addition to the Ohio Estate Tax Return (if your Husband's...