Do I have to open an estate account? I am executor, & also joint on all of his POD accts, & received a check pay to “estate of”

Ask the check issuer to reissue the check. If not, you might have to open a probate case to be appointed as executor or administrator, open an...

If the mother of our newborn child is technically homeless, can I file emergency custody?

You can file for custody. Check with local family services office. You might have to prove paternity with a DNA test. If you file in court, the...

Why does rental office let tenants stay after complaint of weed smoking coming through walls and loud fighting?

Landlord is not required to take action to evict them. If there is illegal drug activity, landlord can evict them, but is not required.

Can I reasonably refuse access to my home as an Ohio tenant for showings to potential buyers?

Ohio law allows landlord to show the premises on reasonable notice. Beyond that, you'll have to work it out with landlord.

How can we sell our late parents' house without probate?

You can't. Probate is required if they did not include any survivorship or transfer on death designations in their deed or in an affidavit...

My father died 6 yrs ago. And step mother still living. When she dies am I & my 3 siblings entitled to my father's share?

It depends on how your father titled the deed to the house. It might already be owned solely by your step mother. If so, it would go to her...

My girlfriend is separated from her husband for some time now and she has filed twice and she's pregnant with my child

Her husband is not required to sign anything for her to get a divorce. The divorce would proceed without him. She should use the Find a Lawyer...

What is needed for the affidavit of property?

If you and your spouse are in agreement on the terms of the dissolution, the court will not be closely reviewing what you put on the affidavit. ...

As a tenant in their home, your parents can evict you. It is not illegal for them to ask for rent payments. It is not illegal for them to ask you...

Should I limit visitation with ex and our son?

If a court has not granted him parental rights, then since you are not married, as the mother, you have sole legal custody, and you make all...