Let us assume that an Ohio resident who owns real property, such as a house, passes away. Many people wonder whether the property owned by that person can be passed on to someone else, per the owner’s wish, without entering into probate administration and without the...
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Month: September 2021
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What happens if multiple wills are left behind?
The probate process can be enormously complicated, even when an estate plan left behind by a loved one seems relatively clear. This is certainly the case when multiple wills are discovered. The question at this point is which will is valid and therefore enforceable?...
What are the responsibilities of an estate administrator?
If you have lost a loved one, there is a possibility that you will be named the executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate. If the deceased had a will, they may have named you as their personal representative in the will itself. If the decedent did not...