While it can be an honor to be named the executor or administrator of someone’s will, it’s also a very big job – and it’s not something that many people understand how to do. Probate is the legal process that ensures an orderly distribution of a deceased person’s...
Probate
What should an executor communicate to beneficiaries?
As an executor, you have several responsibilities, and one of them is communicating with the estate's beneficiaries and interested parties. They primarily depend on you to obtain the needed information. Thus, you should ensure they are reasonably informed promptly....
What happens if there are multiple wills during probate?
As much as we want our loved ones’ estate administration to go smoothly, probate issues are almost inevitable. One issue that could arise during the process is the existence of multiple wills. The latest will has the upper hand When there are two or more wills during...
What are my rights and responsibilities as a beneficiary of a will?
Beneficiaries are major parties in a probate process. Nevertheless, many of them know little about probate and their role in the administration. This lack of knowledge creates uncertainty and fear of liability, among other sentiments. “How do I know if the executor is...
Removing an executor from an estate’s administration
It may be difficult for a family who just lost their loved one to actively participate in the estate administration while still dealing with their family member's death. Having an executor to manage the probate process can lift that burden from the surviving family's...
Which properties skip probate in Ohio?
The probate process can be taxing, especially if there are multiple assets to go through during the estate’s administration. Aside from the lengthy proceedings, probate is also costly. Fortunately, some assets skip the probate process due to their nature, which allows...
What can happen to my estate if I die without a will?
When a person dies, their family members could rely on their estate plan to determine what to do with their assets. Ideally, they could settle matters based on the deceased's wishes. However, some people could pass on without a will. In this instance, local intestacy...
What is the Ohio probate process?
Ohio estate administration is different from other states, and it can be a complex and time-consuming process. If you have lost a loved one who lived in Montgomery County, you may wonder what steps you need to take to settle their estate and honor their wishes. In...
Handling estate administration in Ohio
If you hear the term, "intestate," it means that a person has passed away without a valid will. If the person had a will, it would have stated exactly how the person wished their property to be distributed to their heirs. If the person didn't have a valid will when...
What are my responsibilities as the administrator of an estate?
If you have been chosen to serve as an executor of an estate in Ohio, you will have a number of legal duties and responsibilities. Before beginning your responsibilities, you must be appointed by the court to serve as executor of the estate. If the decedent chose you...