Dying with No Valid Will

Yes, the next of kin, as determined by Ohio law, will be entitled to the assets other than the POD bank accounts. There should not be too much...

In addition, if contributions to the fund are to be tax deductible, the fund will have to qualify under the Internal Revenue Code. This requires...

How do I check to see if a Loving Trust that I am a beneficiary has been changed?

Unless your Father is willing to give you that information, you have no rights to that information. As long as he is living, you Father is free to...

What should i do my fathers irrvocable trust was changed after my father died

The usual process and your statements are at odd with each other. It is impossible to give a clear answer based upon the snippet of language you...

First check the Probate Court's website for a copy of the docket in the case. That will tell you what has been filed. You also will obtain the...

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Do I need an estate lawyer

On its face, it appears that the ITF account goes exclusively to your brother. This is a usual situation in many estates. It shows that Mom...

A Waiver of Notice is designed to streamline the process of appointing an estate representative. It is not required however. Each next of...

What is required to write a check from my mothers account if I am Power of Attorney?

You need to take the Power of Attorney document to the bank. The bank's legal department will review the POA and the peraonnel at the bank will...

The will has not been executed since the relative died in June, 2005. What can be done to force the excution of the will?

You should seek a local probate attorney ASAP. It is likely the Court will not do anything until it receives a filing from an interested...

If someone is long term in a nursing facility and still owns a home, can they give the home to a family member?

Unless "quite a while" is 5 years, you will need to be very careful. Even if if it is 5 years, there are other things which must be considered...