How to Be Appointed as an Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator in Ohio
Steps to Obtain Appointment as an Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator in Ohio Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation, consult a qualified Ohio probate attorney or your local probate court. Detailed answer — how appointment works under Ohio law When a person dies, […]
Read article →Challenging a Suspected Forged Will in Ohio: Steps, Evidence, and What to Expect
Detailed Answer Short answer: If you suspect a will is forged, you can challenge it in Ohio probate court. You must act quickly, gather evidence, and file a formal will contest (or other appropriate pleadings) in the probate court that is handling the estate. Ohio law that governs wills and probate is in Ohio Revised […]
Read article →Ohio: Avoiding Probate — Using Wills, Beneficiary Designations, TOD Deeds, and Trusts
How to Avoid Probate in Ohio Using Wills, Beneficiary Designations, and Other Tools This FAQ-style guide explains how wills, beneficiary designations, transfer-on-death tools, and other options work under Ohio law to help families pass assets without (or with minimal) probate. Short answer Wills do not avoid probate. To keep assets out of probate in Ohio, […]
Read article →How to Submit an Original Will to an Ohio Probate Court from Out of State
How to submit an original will to an Ohio probate court when you live out of state Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Ohio law and common practice. It is not legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, contact a probate attorney or the clerk of the appropriate […]
Read article →How to Buy Out Siblings’ Interests in a Parent’s Ohio Property (Avoid a Sale)
Can I buy out my siblings’ interests in our father’s property in Ohio instead of selling it? Short answer: Yes — in most cases you can buy your siblings’ ownership interests instead of selling the property, but the path depends on how title is held, whether the property is part of your father’s probate estate, […]
Read article →Ohio: How to Buy Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s House Instead of a Probate Sale
Detailed Answer This article explains, under Ohio law, how you can buy out your siblings’ shares in a parent’s house so the family keeps the home instead of forcing a court-ordered sale through probate. This is a general guide — it does not replace legal advice. 1. First things to determine Who holds title now? […]
Read article →Ohio: Can an Estate Recover Money an Heir Withdrew from a Deceased Parent’s Accounts?
What to do when an heir withdraws money from a deceased parent's account (Ohio) Short answer: Whether the estate can recover money taken by an heir after a parent’s death depends on how the account was titled (joint ownership or payable-on-death), whether the withdrawal was authorized, and whether a personal representative has been appointed. If […]
Read article →Ohio: Can I Ask the Court to Appoint a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — under Ohio law you can ask the probate court (or, in some cases, a civil court handling a partition or quiet-title action) to appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to represent minor heirs before the sale of inherited land. A GAL is a court-appointed advocate whose job is to […]
Read article →Ohio: Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home Owned by Co-Owners (Including Minors)
Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home Where a Minor Co-Owns (Ohio) Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, speak with a licensed Ohio attorney or the probate court. Detailed Answer Selling real estate that was inherited by multiple co-owners when one or […]
Read article →What to Include When Filing a Year's Allowance Petition in Ohio
How to Prepare a Petition for a Year's Allowance in Ohio: Documents and Checklist This FAQ-style guide explains what to include when you ask an Ohio probate court for a year’s allowance (often called a family or year's allowance). It lists the typical documents, factual assertions, and procedural steps the court expects so the judge […]
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