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

I assume you have already tried to deposit or cash the check at your bank and been denied. If that is the case you will need to avail yourself of...

Father's wife collected our family inheritance (land in texas) upon his death

You should have a lawyer review your grandfather's will. Perhaps it set up a testamentary trust which gives you a claim that these oil, gas and...

Real estate tax

You haven't said when your aunt died. The Ohio estate tax was repealed effective January 1, 2013. It is very likely that the rental home should...

My mothers sister passed away and is the executor and have questions about the probate of her will.

Your mother should see a lawyer who can assist her. While the deceased sister's husband should continue looking for the will, your mother should...

Does my father need a new attorney if so how do you change attorneys? Is he still responsible for medical debts of my mother?

Your question doesn't explain why your father may need a new attorney. Maybe he does or maybe he doesn't. It doesn't sound like you've been privy...

One of 3 beneficiaries of life insurance was a minor. Step mom refused to reimburse two older brothers. What can we do?

More information is needed. You and your brother may want to consider filing a lawsuit against your younger brother based upon unjust enrichment,...

Who has the resposibility to distribute the assets of the estate?

You should consult an Ohio attorney right away as there are issues that need to be addressed. Is your father's estate still open, or has it been...

My mother died and the only thing of real value she had was her house. How can we handle this with minimal work?

You should meet with a probate attorney who can follow up on your questions. As others have noted, the first issue is whether your mother had a...

No. The prior instrument reference relates to the prior deed. The parcel number is typically assigned through the county auditor's office.

Help me make a living will that covers all bases and makes clear what I want or don't want

Every adult should have a living will and a health care power of attorney. In Ohio you can find the standard forms for both documents on line or...