I will concur with my colleague listed above. Under Ohio law, an out-of-state resident cannot serve as executor in a probate administration in an...

Under Ohio law, divorce terminates the rights of the spouse in any will or trust. However, you should have the trust reviewed to determine if...

I agree with the response of my colleague above. There are some policies which issue a death benefit at the moment of death to the named...

It is unclear from the posting what your question is regarding the process. I concur with my colleagues above that the home may need to be sold...

Fiduciary responsibility is a sacred code in the investment community. My financial advisor violated this code. My recourse?

I agree with the opinions of my colleagues in this matter. You could certainly have a claim against Merrill Lynch for breach of a fiduciary duty or...

A mother's son dies without a will and the mother is the next of kin. How may his mother withdraw money from his bank?

I agree with the answers of my colleagues. Anytime someone dies owning assets in their names with a Will or without a Will, you must go through the...

Executors of the state??????

My colleagues are correct and I would agree with their answers. Although your mom had a Will when she died, that in and of itself, does not give...

My father passed away september 2014 without a will and the estate consists of his house that was built in 2014 and 256 acres

I agree with my colleagues. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your legal rights and ensure that you are not waiving any important...

If one is named as a beneficiary in a will, predeceases the grantor, but is still named as beneficiary, do her heirs inherit?

I agree with the answers of my fellow attorneys listed above. Whether you and your children inherit from the father's estate will depend upon how...

We filed chapter 7 in Oct 2008. Can we file another chapter 7 now?

Under federal bankruptcy, you can receive a bankruptcy discharge of your debts once every 8 years. It does not appear that you would be eligible...