How can I transfer Legal Guardianship to a close friend in Ohio? Guardian is not a relative. I am Biological Parent.

Guardianship is handled through the probate court. That would be the only way to accomplish what you have mentioned. Without knowing more about...

Do I need a lawyer to put a boat in my name. That was to be mine. At the time of death from the person who bought it?

I agree with Attorney Emaus. To be more specific, it is likely that you will need to petition the probate court to admit the writing as a Will....

My 16 yr old son is on probation and spiraling out of control. Can I give someone else temporary guardianship during this time?

As a parent, you can delegate your parental authority for a period of up to six months, (which can be renewed for additional six month periods),...

Is my new wife responsible for my child support that I owed from previous marriage.. if I die

As my colleagues have said, the answer is NO, your wife would not be responsible for this debt. If you are not careful in planning your estate,...

If you ignore the letter, you will likely keep receiving them. I would send a letter explaining the situation. You should also make arrangements to...

Michigan - does the will % in the will over power 1/2 of the lady bird deed?

It is not entirely clear what has taken place, here, but a deed can and often does trump the Will. The Will deals only with assets that are part of...

If a husband has Alzheimers is it true that only half of a couples savings need go to memory care before medicaid takes over?

Your understanding is partially correct. It is generally possible to shelter more than half of your assets, if proper planning can be done. This is...

How can a person with dementia legally establish that they are competent to change their living trust?

A letter from the doctor may be okay, but it will show that you had concerns about her capacity, so it could work the other way, as well. In my...

Family Inheritance problem, one of the sibling want to sale the family house and collect all the money

I agree with Mr. Brennan. You appear to have a lot to lose, here. I am not sure how your brother could jump ahead of your mother, as that would be...

Can someone please recommend a good Probate/Estate Lawyer in Ingham County?

The community guidelines do not allow lawyers to solicit business in this forum and that likely extends to referrals, as well. Avvo provides a...