Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
Grandmother's Will
My Grandmother recently passed away, around the begining of December 2002. She did have a will, and 2 well sized life insurace policies. I know I was named in the will, but not for what. Now my uncle who is the executor of the estate is trying to get everyone to sign a paper that from what I understand will waive the reading of the will. I have not signed this paper, actually I have not even seen this paper. I want to make sure that the will is read as my grandfather has already passed in 1996 and I believe my uncle is trying to pull a fast one on the family. As he has already moved his girlfriend and her family into my deceased grandmothers house.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Grandmother's Will
Wills are rarely read anymore. The form he is having you sign could be the waiver of formal notice of the admission of the will to probate. It saves the estate mailing you a certified letter. But look the form over carefully to make sure that is what it is. You will be able to get a copy of the will from the probate court. As to his moving into the house, you will have to see if the will gave him authority to do that or left the house to him, otherwise, he has no authority to do so. You may need an attorney if you cannot get an explanation from the estate attorney.
Re: Grandmother's Will
Thw will is required to be sent to you if you are a beneficiary. I would insist on reviewing the will before you sign anything. In affition, review the probate file, the original will should be included.
Re: Grandmother's Will
The response you received from Attorney James Flaherty is very good, and sound advice.
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