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Usually, the cost to probate an estate in Ohio is closely tied to how long it takes to probate the estate. This is largely due to the fact that most lawyers charge an hourly fee for probate work. More complex estates take more time and, therefore, ar…
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When someone files for a Guardianship, the Applicant is trying to take away the proposed Ward's ability to make certain choices. Many times, this is warranted. However, because Guardianship restricts the Ward's ability to make decisions about his o…
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A Guardian is a person appointed by the probate court to be responsible for another person and/or that person's property. A Guardian may be necessary if a person cannot take care of themselves. The person who cannot take care of themselves is known…
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The death of a loved one is never an easy process. Emotions can run high. Sometimes, a family member believes the Will of a recently deceased relative does not reflect their loved one's true wishes. When this happens, an heir of the recently decease…
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When people ask me about probating the estate of a loved one in Ohio, one of the first questions they usually ask is “How long does probate take?” The answer is, “It depends.”
The length of time it takes to probate an estate i…
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"My spouse died in Ohio, leaving behind our home and two cars. My name was not on the title to the house or either of the cars, so I would not be responsible for payment. But now, I need to transfer title of the cars and house into my name."
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Two weeks ago, I wrote about the probate process when someone dies intestate, or without a Will. This post covers the probate process when someone dies testate, or with a Will. People use a Last Will and Testament to appoint the Executor of their est…
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Who should have a Last Will and Testament? Everyone in Ohio who owns real estate or personal property benefits from having a Will. Many Ohioans die intestate, a fancy way of saying they die without a Will. Ohio Law details how the estate (assets) of…
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For various reasons, people often forego having a Will prepared which, in turn, means that many people in Ohio die intestate, which is a fancy way of saying that they died without a Will.
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Ohio Probate is the legal process of administering property owned by someone who died to make sure that claims, expenses, and taxes are properly paid, and that the remaining estate is distributed to those entitled to receive it. Probate property, als…
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