I am not an attorney in Ohio and do not know Ohio's laws. The best time to have dealt with this would have been in 2008 by filing a cross claim...

The three previous answers say virtually everything that there is to say. You do not say which state the person was a resident of at the time of...

Can my dad leave the house in the name of the trust , so that his wife does not have inheritance rights to it?

The attorneys previously answering the question have pretty much said it all. Inheritance is separate property as long as it is kept separate....

The first three answers say most everything that I would want to say. I would simply reiterate that even if it just for a one hour consultation...

Trusts

I am not admitted to the bar in the state of New Jersey, but I would think that the language of the document is controlling. If the trust does not...

Should I fight my stepmother for more of my father's estate?

It certainly makes sense to contact a probate attorney immediately. In the event that your father did not do any estate planning documents (will...

I am not an attorney in Pennsylvania so take this answer as simply a general answer. I am virtually certain that the property has a deed. You can...

How do I go about becoming a Special Administrator of my sisters estate?

Based upon the facts that you provide, you will need to open a probate. If it were me, I would contact a probate attorney in your area. It sounds...

I see that a Texas attorney has already answered so I would certainly defer to him because individual states have their own nuances. Nevertheless,...

Where do I get the trust drafted, TX or CA?

Have your done in Texas because you reside in Texas. Your attorney will then have a deed prepared transferring your California real property into...