How much should one pay a lawyer to create an Ohio Dapt for protecting the house? for the cars that you own?

Mr. Huddleston gave an excellent answer. I agree with his estimate on reasonable legal fees, but must emphasize that every case is different and...

How are the funds from a will disbursed to beneficiaries?

As pointed out by the answer from Mr. McNamee, it is suspicious that your aunt would have a life insurance check for you. If you are a beneficiary...

What should I do?

This is a matter controlled by Wisconsin state law and school district policies. Your brother should consult a local lawyer who specializes in...

I am ready to open a trust fund for my children but I need to know a few things before I do.

It is not clear from your question whether you want to put money into a trust for your children now, while you are still living, or leave money for...

Would I have to prove, in probate, there are no assets? And would I need an attorney?

A main purpose to probate is to pass assets from the deceased to the persons named in the will, or if there is no will then to the heirs at law as...

After nursing home placement, can the state force the sale of my parent's house when it is co-owned by multiple people?

When your parents applied for Medicaid, their interest in the house was a countable resource. It may have been exempt when the first parent...

Apparently my signature was notarized on a quit claim deed document and was not present by my ex, is this legal?

You should get copies of what you signed and show them to an attorney as soon as possible. What you signed may have been something innocent, such...

Estate administrator has disappeared and potentially stolen the estate money.

I agree with the other answers you have received. You should hire a lawyer at once who is experienced not only in probate matters but who has...

How do I transfer the title of a car that belonged to my deceased sister?

If your sister's name is the only name on the title, then you will need to open a probate court proceeding to transfer the title of the car. There...

If you are not the account owner, then your husband's estate is liable on the credit card debt, not you. However, every state has laws that require...