Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
my mother-in-law's will is "lost" the attorney will not give us a copy - my
sister-in-law is executor (we think)
but she can't "find" hers. Now she is coming up with all these "costs" she wants us to pay 1/2 are we responsible to pay with any money we already have inherited? Nothing was probated or filed at the courthouse so basically no one has the will.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Your question raises several issues. First of all if the will is lost then a copy of the will may be probated and the attorney should release his copy to the executor for probate.
You mention money that you have inherited I am assuming that if you received this money and there was no probate that these assets are not probate assets and therefore would not be subject to debts or claims of the estate.
This answer is intended as general information and is not legal advice nor does it create an attorney client relationhip. I would suggest that you consult with an attorney who can review the facts of this situation and provide you with answers specifice to your situation.
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