Wills and Estates
What are Ohio's intestate laws regarding estate distribution?
Is there an intestate law in Ohio? If so, what is it? or where can I find it.
Can I withdraw all funds from a joint checking account after the co-owner dies?
If I am part owner of a checking account, and the other owner expires, am I allowed to withdraw the entire balance, or does the heirs inherit the whole amount?
How can an adult child renounce their life insurance benefits in Virginia?
My husband passed away, and his adult children are the beneficiaries of his life insurance policy. If one of the adult children wishes to renounce their part and have their portion split between the other adult children, how would they do that in Virginia?
Should I include the house in the estate inventory for court?
My mother left the house to three grandchildren. Do I include the house in the inventory to send to Court? If two wish to keep the house and one wants to sell, and the one that wants to sell get a court order saying they do not wish to be a cotenant; will the judge order the house be sold?
Is a will valid without a witness's signature?
Is a will still valid if it doesn't contain a witness’s signature?