Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

I live in Ohio. The attorney for my father's estate is in Kansas. He sent me a letter today saying that before they could release funds to me I had to sign a receipt stating I've received the money already and mail it back. I find signing a document stating I've received something I haven't a little unsettling. Is this common practice?


Asked on 7/14/14, 6:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christine Socrates Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis

I do not do that in my practice. I would ask the attorney to send you the funds first and then you can acknowledge receiving these funds. I would not sign something that states that you received funds if you have not yet received them. I normally send the receipt along with the payment and have the individual send the signed receipt back to me.

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Answered on 7/15/14, 1:33 pm


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