Questions answered by Robert E. Millsap III

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Can my sister claim any inherits if her name is not on any documents

Robert's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

A lawyer has to read all the documents. Best to use the one who drafted the documents. If the deed showed your mother and you as co-tenants,...

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2 siblings on the will want to see will they are not executors. should they be able to see will?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

It is a state specific question. However, probate in general is a public process to promote transparency and make sure there is no shenanigans...

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Fathers grandmother (not a lawyer) wants to represent him

Robert's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

The only person that she can represent is herself (pro se). I think she will find that she is quickly over her head and the court wil appoint...

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Can I load up garbage,household things and whatever else that someone left on my property and drop it off on their property

Robert's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

It sounds like trespass pure and simple. Self help remedies sound tempting but it could become an escalating battle. Does some family member...

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How do i get control of my own dads funeral?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

Local counsel will have to help you there. There is usually a state staute that answers the question. Usually: 1. The person your dad...

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Mom passed and left everything ( house) to my little brother, but he signed the house deed over to her before she passed,

Robert's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

That sounds odd. I wonder if he was thinkng he would get a step up in basis on the home if he gave it to her and then inherited it back. That...

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Will the 3.8% Healthcare Tax that goes into affect in 2013 affect estate sale of home ?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

Your best answer will conme from an accontant I believe. Just to give you some feedback, her eis a comment from the National Association of...

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I am executor of my best friends will and her husband refuses to give the will and life insurance policies to me.

Robert's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

You can get a death certificiate from public records. If you do not have a copy of the will, call the attorney who drafted it and explain what...

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Me and siblings were not provided a copy of our fathers will or an accounting of his estate. Believe "Executor" hid all assets.

Robert's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

I have to agree with Michael. The biggest issue in my mind was that your father passed away 11years ago. It is awfully hard for a court to...

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My father died in July of 2008, left me money, but his wife would have to pass first before I get it?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

A few thoughts come to mind to help you talk with Ohio counsel. 1. Did your dad have a marital trust for his spouse so that she got assets...

Robert E. Millsap III's Answers (284)

Can my sister claim any inherits if her name is not on any documents

2 siblings on the will want to see will they are not executors. should they be able to see will?

Fathers grandmother (not a lawyer) wants to represent him

Can I load up garbage,household things and whatever else that someone left on my property and drop it off on their property

How do i get control of my own dads funeral?

Mom passed and left everything ( house) to my little brother, but he signed the house deed over to her before she passed,

Will the 3.8% Healthcare Tax that goes into affect in 2013 affect estate sale of home ?

I am executor of my best friends will and her husband refuses to give the will and life insurance policies to me.

Me and siblings were not provided a copy of our fathers will or an accounting of his estate. Believe "Executor" hid all assets.

My father died in July of 2008, left me money, but his wife would have to pass first before I get it?