Challenging a Final Accounting in an Ohio Parent’s Estate When You Were Not Notified
Detailed answer — What to do in Ohio if you weren’t given notice of a final accounting in a parent’s estate Short answer: If you are an interested person (an heir, beneficiary, or creditor) and the personal representative filed a final accounting without giving you required notice, you can ask the probate court to reopen […]
Read article →Ohio Guide: Where to Open Probate When a Person Dies Out of State
Deciding Where to Open Probate: An Ohio Guide This FAQ-style answer explains how Ohio law treats probate when a person dies outside Ohio. It covers domicile, primary vs. ancillary administration, and practical next steps. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Detailed answer — which court should handle the estate under Ohio law? […]
Read article →How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent's Estate Home in Ohio
Step-by-step guidance for clearing creditor claims before selling a parent’s estate home (Ohio) Overview: This article explains the common Ohio steps to identify and resolve creditor claims so you can transfer clear title when selling a deceased parent’s home. It assumes the reader has no prior legal knowledge. For statute guidance about creditor notice and […]
Read article →How to Retitle a Deceased Parent's Car in Ohio
Step-by-step: Retitling a Deceased Parent's Car in Ohio Short answer: To retitle a vehicle that belonged to a deceased parent in Ohio you must first determine how the vehicle is owned (sole name, joint owner, or with a beneficiary designation), then follow the Ohio Probate/BMV steps that apply — that may include presenting a death […]
Read article →Ohio: What Happens to Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will
Detailed Answer This article explains how sale proceeds are handled in Ohio when a person dies without a will (intestate). It assumes no special facts beyond a decedent who owned property that was sold either before or after death and who left no valid will. This is a general, plain-English overview — not legal advice. […]
Read article →Ohio: What to Do If an Administrator Is Withholding Estate Documents
How to respond if the proposed administrator is withholding estate asset information and documents Short answer: In Ohio you can demand records in writing, request the probate court to compel an accounting or to remove the administrator, and seek court sanctions or surchargeable damages if the fiduciary is breaching duties. Start by obtaining copies of […]
Read article →Ohio: How to Challenge a Sibling’s Application for Letters of Administration in Probate Court
Challenging an Appointment of an Administrator in Ohio Probate Court: A Step-by-Step FAQ Disclaimer: This information is educational only and is not legal advice. If you need advice about a real case, consult a licensed Ohio probate attorney promptly. Detailed answer This section explains, in plain language, how an interested person in Ohio can formally […]
Read article →Ohio: Forcing Sale of a Decedent’s House and Distributing Proceeds — What to Know
Detailed Answer — How the process generally works under Ohio law When a decedent’s will directs that the family home be sold and the proceeds distributed, but the surviving spouse will not cooperate, resolution depends on three facts you must determine first: Who actually owns title to the house right now? (Sole name of the […]
Read article →How to Recover a Cash Bequest from a Sibling’s Estate in Ohio
Detailed Answer: Recovering a Cash Bequest from a Sibling’s Estate in Ohio This FAQ-style guide explains practical steps you can take if you are named in a will as a beneficiary of a cash bequest but the executor (personal representative) is not cooperating. It assumes the will has been or will be probated in Ohio […]
Read article →Filing a Notice to Creditors in Ohio: Step-by-Step FAQ
Detailed Answer: How to file a Notice to Creditors in Ohio Short answer: In Ohio, the personal representative (executor or administrator) in a probate matter must notify unknown and known creditors that the estate is open so creditors can present claims. That notice typically involves (1) publishing a Notice to Creditors in a newspaper of […]
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