Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

My Father's bank accounts were "payable" to myself when he passed. My 2 brothers think they should receive a third of the money. One is threatening to take me to court. I gave them both $20,000 out of $110,000. Can he do this?


Asked on 8/21/14, 6:13 am

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Answered on 8/21/14, 6:15 am
Christine Socrates Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis

Unfortunately, it happens often when one child receives money from a parent outside of probate the other siblings will bring an action to receive a portion of that money. You will just need to retain an attorney of your own if that happens. I cannot advise you further without knowing any further details of this case. If you would like to discuss further, I would be happy to. You can call my office at 216-224-8034 or email me at [email protected].

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Answered on 8/22/14, 2:09 pm


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