Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: Property willed to me

I am sorry to hear of your father's passing and now the problems that it has seemed to have caused.

For starters, if there was only a will, you may need to start a Probate for his separate property items, such as the Ohio home and any other items ha may have titled as sole and separate property.

There is no doubt, based on what you have written, his wife will make a claim and she may have some rights if she can show your fathr used community funds to improve or better the property (or make any mortgage payments). It sounds like this is not the case, however.

We would be happy to assist you as our firm specializes in probate, trusts, wills and estate planning. We are located in Pasadena, CA. In what county did your father reside when he passed away? This will be the County that the case will need to be filed in.

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Re: Property willed to me

This depends. This house may not be marital property if it is still in his name and if some other conditions apply. Is his will being probated in the county where he died? Have you seen the will? If so, do you have information on this? I suggest you consult with an Ohio attorney.