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Ohio: Why an Inherited House May Not Be a Probate Asset and How to Avoid Foreclosure
How an Inherited House Can Bypass Probate and What You Can Do to Stop Foreclosure in Ohio Clear, practical answer…
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Challenging a Sibling’s Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account — Ohio
Can you stop a sibling from using a deceased parent’s bank account before an administrator is appointed? Short answer Under…
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Ohio: Forcing the Return of Sentimental Items from a Sibling During Probate
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — under Ohio law you have options to try to force return of sentimental personal…
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How to Apply to Serve as Administrator of a Parent’s Intestate Estate in Ohio
Short answer If your mother died in Ohio without a will, you can ask the probate court in the county…
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Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds — Ohio
Can you enforce or dispute an oral agreement dividing wrongful death proceeds in Ohio? Quick answer: Yes — sometimes. Ohio…
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Ohio: Do You Have to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator When There’s No Will?
Detailed Answer — Ohio probate bonds for administrators (intestate estates) Short answer: Under Ohio law, probate courts generally require an…
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Selling an Estate House When a Co-Administrator Refuses to Sign — Ohio
Detailed Answer When a decedent’s house is owned by the estate and faces imminent foreclosure, the probate process in Ohio…
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Ohio — How to Get Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Beneficiaries Disagree
Detailed Answer Short overview: When an estate’s beneficiaries disagree about how to split money, the personal representative (executor or administrator)…
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Ohio — How to File a Will When a Relative Refuses to Turn Over the Original
FAQ: How can I get my dad’s will filed in court when my step-sister refuses to submit the original? Short…
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Ohio: What Happens to Leftover Money After My Parents’ Home Is Sold?
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Ohio, whether leftover money from the sale of your parents’ home is distributed under your…