Can they come after my assets since we have gotten married even though we waited until after we were told his debts were gone?

I agree with the previous answer. I would only add (and I assume that this hasn't happened) that if pre-marital Trust assets subject to the...

I have a Transfer-On-Death Designation Affidavit. It is already filed and recorded at the court house. How do I make active?

I agree with my colleague. It is a very easy process: one affidavit was filed before death, and one should be filed thereafter by the surviving...

Financial fraud in divorce- whom to consult- a divorce lawyer or a criminal lawyer or forensic accountant

If by "financial fraud" in a divorce, you mean non-disclosure or concealment of assets, you would need a divorce lawyer. As far as the forensic...

My Father's will has gone to probate, but my Mom may have a new Will. I question her ability as executor. Can I contest probate

I agree with counsel as to your inquiry having many legal issues. Your mother, regardless of anything in a Will, has certain rights as a surviving...

Probating a will

I agree with my colleagues' responses and would add that in addition, court staff will usually recommend that you obtain a lawyer, especially if...

How can I file for dissolution of marriage when we live in different states?

Don't worry that your husband is in Texas. If you have been an Ohio resident for at least 6 months, you can file in Ohio (Summit County). You...

My ex-wife signed a quit claim deed for our home in 2010. How will I be impacted by her filing bankruptcy?

If she is still on the mortgage and doesn't reaffirm her liability, her obligation will be discharged in bankruptcy. You are divorced now and not...

How is the Estate divided up, when worded in the will to be 33% of the estate?

Assuming you mean that there are three heirs and the Will says to divide equally among the three (33 1/3 %), the Executor/Administrator of the Will...

I am beneficiary of estate. Can I get court to make executor reopen mother's bankruptcy case to include asset so I can sue?

I think this is just as much of a bankruptcy question as a probate question. A bankruptcy debtor (your mother) is under a duty to disclose all...

The only impact bankruptcy MIGHT have as to an Executor's qualification as fiduciary is the ability to obtain a Fiduciary's Bond for purposes of...