Another option you might want to consider is using a Living Trust. Properly constructed and funded, a Living Trust will eliminate the need for...

In ohio, can an agent be designated in a general durable power of attorney over the principal's person and estate?

To add to the prior excellent response: When you use the word "estate" I hope you mean assets. If so, then the power to extend to the assets...

My Grandma died no spouse, my deceased mom is named in will with 2 living siblings, I am her only child, do I get my moms share?

WHEN (not IF) you hire an attorney, consider using one who practices in the County where your Grandmother was living since the Probate Court of...

My Mom wants to change all her banks and homes into my name, what kind of lawyer does she need?

Consult an estate planning attorney most conveniently located for you or one willing to travel to meet your Mom. You also need to review what,...

Will my husband have to go to probate court if i have no will?

First, a probate asset is an assest that, at your death, is in your name only. If the asset is held in survivorship with your Husband or if the...

The Will will have to be filed with the Probate Court eventually. The attorney is trying to expedite the process by having persons entitled to...

What do you do when someone needs medicaid and has a irrevocable trust and all contributions are also irrevocable?

What you do is immediately consult with a Medicaid/Nursing Home attorney. This is not a do-it-yourself issue. Start with the attorney who drafted...

Do the deceased sister's adult children have a legal claim on their uncle's estate in addition to the living siblings of the man

As an Ohio attorney, I will confirm the accuracy of the initial posted response. The predeceased sister's children stand in her shoes and as a...

My mom passed away on May 12, 2011, she did not have a will or any property to probate. However she has received a check $239.

The procedure you should follow is called a Summary Release From Administration. You will use Forms 1.0, 5.10 and 5.11, both available at the...

My mom has mild dementia, she appointed my brother as poa over her bank account to handle her bill, I suspect he is using some

All of the foregoing answers provide excellent advice and direction. Just a point of terminology: in Ohio you will need to pursue a Guardianship....