Probating a Will Without Full Administration in Ohio: Transferring Real Property Title
Probating a Will Without Full Administration in Ohio: How Real Property Title Transfers Short answer: In Ohio, you can often probate a will and transfer real estate without a full, formal administration (sometimes called probate without administration or a limited probate). The basic steps are: locate the original will, file the will and a death […]
Read article →Ohio: Challenging an Administrator's Improper Ownership Claim Over Inherited Real Property
How to challenge a personal representative’s improper ownership claim over inherited real estate in Ohio Quick answer: In Ohio, an administrator or personal representative does not automatically own estate real property for personal use. They hold legal title only to administer the estate for the benefit of heirs and creditors. If a personal representative tries […]
Read article →Ohio: Surplus Sale Proceeds and Intestate Owners — What Siblings Need to Know
What to Know About Surplus Sale Proceeds When an Ohio Owner Dies Intestate Short answer When a property owner in Ohio dies without a will, any surplus proceeds from a forced sale or sheriff's sale become part of the decedent's estate. The probate court (through a personal representative or administrator) collects those funds, pays valid […]
Read article →How to File a Motion to Determine Right to Surplus Funds After Foreclosure in Ohio
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific case, consult a licensed Ohio attorney. FAQ: How do I file a motion to determine my right to surplus funds after my mom’s property was foreclosed in Ohio? Short answer If a foreclosure sale produced more money […]
Read article →Ohio: Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling an Estate
FAQ — Documenting a Secured Creditor's Removal of a Vehicle during Estate Administration This page explains, in plain language, what an estate representative should collect and record when a motor vehicle tied to a decedent’s estate has been taken by a secured creditor in Ohio. It describes why each document matters, how the repossession interacts […]
Read article →Ohio: Asserting a Right of Survivorship to Claim Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Can a survivorship interest in the deed get you a larger share of foreclosure surplus funds? Detailed Answer Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on who owned the property at the moment the sheriff’s sale became final, how title was written on the deed, and whether other creditors or lienholders have priority claims. If […]
Read article →How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure or Tax Sale in Ohio
FAQ — Who can recover surplus proceeds after a foreclosure or tax sale in Ohio? Detailed answer When a property is sold at a foreclosure or county tax sale, the sale can produce more money than is needed to pay the foreclosing party’s judgment, taxes, fees, and costs. That extra money is commonly called “surplus,” […]
Read article →Ohio — Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Car Title to the Surviving Parent When the Original Title Is Missing
Can I transfer my deceased parent’s car title to the surviving parent if the original title is missing? Short answer: Yes — Ohio provides ways to transfer a vehicle owned by a deceased person to a surviving spouse (or other heirs) without full probate. Which path you use depends on the vehicle’s value, whether the […]
Read article →Challenging a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property — Ohio
How to contest a probate petition for possession and control of estate property in Ohio Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. If you need advice about a specific case, contact a licensed Ohio probate attorney. Detailed answer — step-by-step overview If someone files a probate petition asking the […]
Read article →Ohio: How to Challenge an Approved Estate Accounting More Than a Year Later
Detailed answer: Can you contest an approved estate accounting in Ohio after more than one year? This article explains, in plain language, what options a beneficiary or interested person has in Ohio when they discover problems with an executor’s or administrator’s approved estate accounting more than a year after the court approved it. This is […]
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