Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

Distribution of deceased's tangible personal property

Father died back in August. I am only child, he had no spouse--just a live in girlfriend (3yrs. prior to death). Situation was a probate nightmare from day 1. Has been an on going dispute regarding what possessions were his and what possessions were live-in's. At a probate hearing regarding missing items, live-in swore that a bose stereo system was hers (a particular item of many that was in question)--Yesterday, I was finally allowed into my father's home to remove what was left of his possessions-I came across a box of important papers containing receipts for many items showing proof that they were purchased by him and for him (prior to her moving-in)including the bose stereo system--probate has not closed on his estate yet--do I have any recourse or, is this a lost cause? Should I bring this to the attention to the attorney who is handling the estate for the executrix (which is my dad's cousin-who has an extreme distaste for me since I have been questioning the handling of the estate matters from the get-go)?


Asked on 4/27/02, 2:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

Re: Distribution of deceased's tangible personal property

I would let the attorney know that the live in has converted assets. The attorney may appreciate this as he can then charge more in fees for the recovery of the assets.

Seriously, you need to look at this like a business decision. What is the value of the converted assets versus the cost to recover.

Good Luck

Gregg Manes

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Answered on 4/28/02, 7:21 pm


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