Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

Sorry for your loss and for your mother's failing health. Although I do not have all of the facts to accurately answer your question, I would guess that your father's will needs to be probated first. If you are listed as executor you can be appointed. If not, you can still apply if you are the only one child living in state, but more work will need to be done to get you appointed. Once appointed you can administer your father's estate and transfer assets to your mother. Only assets held in his name alone that do not have a beneficiary designated need to be probated. From there, if you do not have a power of attorney for your mother, you will need to apply for guardianship of her person and estate so you can handle all of her affairs. In order to accurately advise you how to proceed with this matter, I would recommend consulting a probate attorney. I would be happy to assist you but any other experienced probate attorney would be able to assist you. If you would like a phone consultation, please contact my office. www.socrateslegal.com