Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

My father recently died. He meant to make changes to his will but passed away very suddenly and didn't have the opportunity. His house was to be left to my mother (his ex-wife) however, without making the legal changes, everything was left to my brother. Now if the house is sold he is to receive 3/4 and I am to recieve 1/4 so I do have 25% interest in the property, but he owes the IRS several thousand dollars and has judgements against him. Is there an easy way to get my mom the house (which he is in agreement with)? And would his debtors be able to even seize the property since 25% of it is legally inherited to me?


Asked on 8/24/09, 3:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dan Guinn Guinn Law Firm, LLC

If all his beneficiaries agree to whom gets what then your mom can get the house. However, since there are creditors that must be paid the house might need to be sold. You will want an attorney to assist you and I am happy to help.

Feel free to contact me, free of charge, at [email protected] or 330-447-7634. I am happy to help in any way that I can.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

Dan Guinn

www.theguinnlawfirm.com

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Answered on 8/29/09, 5:15 pm


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