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Selling a Home with a Reverse Mortgage in Ohio When the Lender Requests Renunciation Letters
Can I sell my father’s Ohio home when the reverse mortgage lender asks for renunciation letters? Short answer: Yes —…
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Ohio: What to Do If an Uncle Refuses to Renounce So You Can Be Personal Representative
Detailed Answer Short answer: If your uncle refuses to sign a renunciation so you can qualify as personal representative (administrator…
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Ohio: Challenging Transfers Made Under a Power of Attorney
When to Challenge Transfers Made Under a Power of Attorney (Ohio) Short answer: Yes—transfers made by an agent under a…
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Ohio: How Jointly Held Bank Accounts and Property Are Handled When a Person Dies Intestate
Detailed Answer This FAQ explains how jointly held bank accounts and real property are typically handled under Ohio law when…
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Ohio — What Estate Property Expenses Can Be Tracked and Reimbursed Before Sale
Detailed Answer Short overview: If you are administering an Ohio estate (as an executor, personal representative, or administrator), you may…
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How to Be Appointed as an Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator in Ohio
Steps to Obtain Appointment as an Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator in Ohio Disclaimer: This article is for general information only…
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Challenging a Suspected Forged Will in Ohio: Steps, Evidence, and What to Expect
Detailed Answer Short answer: If you suspect a will is forged, you can challenge it in Ohio probate court. You…
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How to Submit an Original Will to an Ohio Probate Court from Out of State
How to submit an original will to an Ohio probate court when you live out of state Disclaimer: I am…
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How to Verify an Original Will in Ohio
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Ohio, the “original” will is the physical paper (or original electronic record, where applicable) that…
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How to Buy Out Siblings’ Interests in a Parent’s Ohio Property (Avoid a Sale)
Can I buy out my siblings’ interests in our father’s property in Ohio instead of selling it? Short answer: Yes…