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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If a person passes away with a will, they most likely have named an executor in their will to manage their estate following their death. However, if the person died without a will, you and others may petition the court to serve as administrator of the estate. The...
You and your family member knew each other for years. Perhaps, this family member was a parent, or maybe the family member was just a close friend. Either way, this person trusted you to be their executor after they died, and that unfortunate even has occurred. Now...
