Does the state of Ohio recognize a "de facto" Fiduciary?

Your question is not entirely clear. Is this something you are doing or is it something that someone else is doing and you are trying to hold them...

I just would like to know what is best when starting a photography business that I am the only employee. Sole Prop or LLC?

I always prefer some form of corporate entity such as an S corporation or LLC to limit liability. It also is more professional, in my opinion. It...

Ex made me sign a contract saying I'd pay on her debts or would not sign over the title to my car. is there anyway out of this?

Tough call. Was this done in the context of a property settlement or divorce agreement? If so, you may be stuck. You may be stuck anyway, depending...

I recently moved into a new apartment. The patio is in deplorable condition and presents a safety hazard.

The answer is likely in the terms of the lease. There is also a publication from the state of Michigan that has information on matters like this....

Can my landlord charge me for a broken smoke detector after it has been in use for over 3 years?

If you did not break the smoke detector or tamper with it, then you should not be responsible for it, any more than you would be responsible for a...

WE have a estate with real property valued at approximately 1.5 Million. We have will however do we need a living trust?

You have received some great advice. Much of it is contradictory. The problem with a site like this is that we get only a small snippet of facts...

Is the spouse of a trustee automatically considered a trustee as well?

I agree with my colleagues. Your stepfather is wrong. James Frederick

I was a miner child back in 1967 . How can I get information about a Trust Fund left to me back then?

It is very difficult given the passage of this much time. I guess the logical first step might be to check the Michigan Unclaimed Property fund....

My mother had a better living trust setup and put my brother as trustee.

I agree with my colleagues. You appear to have some red flags, at the very least. The use of the credit cards could constitute criminal action,...

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Unless there is a shareholder agreement or designation of beneficiary document that provides otherwise, the shares would be handled by the...