My father passed with no will. My step mom got everything. My brother and I got nothing. Is this right?

If your father died without a will and his wife is not your mother, you definitely have rights under Ohio's intestacy statute (commonly known as...

Once a remainderman has been bought out and property transferred can he make a claim to personal items in the home?

It depends on the purchase agreement. Typically only the real property is transferred unless the personal property is included in the agreement. If...

We are going to contest my Uncle's will due to him being scammed by a neighbor. He had Alzheimers.

Yes, you will have the opportunity to present evidence. You need to retain counsel experienced in probate litigation. Do not attempt to do this on...

Probate court and submitting a codicil recently found.

You should contact an experienced probate lawyer ASAP. You don't say when you signed the waiver, but once the certificate of service is filed with...

If you didn't receive notice and were entitled to notice the three month period has not begun to run against you. You should contact a local...

1. Are Siblings legally responsible for the funeral expense of a parent 2.sign release 4 cremation make 1 financial responsible

To answer the first part of your question, siblings would not be personally responsible unless they signed the contract with the funeral home. The...

Is there any way I can cash my deceased spouse's check?

You must open a probate estate. You should consult with an experienced probate attorney to make sure things are done correctly. In fact, the...

I was told by my lawyer that my beneficiaries are not legally liable to pay any of my debts which are in my name only?

If you have an attorney and you feel the need to question what they have told you, my experience tells me that is not a good situation. If you are...

You each might consider executing a Transfer on Death designation for the shares you own. That would pass the shares to whomever you name without...

What is reasonable compensation for managing an Irrevocable Trust as a trustee or as hired consultant?

It depends on whether it is a professional trustee or not. Professional trustees will charge more for their expertise. In my experience, I have...