What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OHIO
Megaproblem!
Decedent had property in Ohio,Indiana,and California. He also had a business in Indiana and California.The business is continuing to operate.
For the last 3 years he was domiciled in Ohio - a state that does not recognize handwritten wills witnessed by only 1 person.
The handwritten will, witnessed by 1 person has been submitted to probate in California by the deceased person's son who lives in California and is running forward with this despite the disagreement of his 2 sisters - both of whom feel the probate should have been fled in Ohio - his legal domicile.
To make matters worse, if the will is declared valid in California one of the listed beneficiaries is a woman who only knew him for 3 years. If the will is probated in Ohio, it will be invalid and the estate will be split only between his 3 children - since he would then be intestate.
Some advice would be appreciated. I know a lawyer will be necessary, but due to the tremendous cost, any information I can have ahead of time will save me many thousands of attorney fees.
The estate is over 4 million dollars.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Megaproblem!
Decedent had property in Ohio,Indiana,and California. He also had a business in Indiana and California.The business is continuing to operate.
For the last 3 years he was domiciled in Ohio - a state that does not recognize handwritten wills witnessed by only 1 person.
The handwritten will, witnessed by 1 person has been submitted to probate in California by the deceased person's son who lives in California and is running forward with this despite the disagreement of his 2 sisters - both of whom feel the probate should have been fled in Ohio - his legal domicile.
To make matters worse, if the will is declared valid in California one of the listed beneficiaries is a woman who only knew him for 3 years. If the will is probated in Ohio, it will be invalid and the estate will be split only between his 3 children - since he would then be intestate.
Some advice would be appreciated. I know a lawyer will be necessary, but due to the tremendous cost, any information I can have ahead of time will save me many thousands of attorney fees.
The estate is over 4 million dollars.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?