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 dad’s will depends on who actually owned the property at the time of death and how ownership was titled. If the home was part of your dad’s probate estate (for example, it was solely in […]
Read article →Ohio: Reimbursing Personal Payments Made to Pay a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien
Can you be repaid from an Ohio estate for money you used to pay a decedent’s vehicle lien? Short answer: Often yes — but your right to repayment depends on who you are (personal representative or third party), how and why you paid, whether the payment preserved estate property, and whether the probate estate has […]
Read article →Ohio — How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to the Decedent's Children
Detailed Answer: How the Personal Representative Distributes Remaining Estate Funds to the Decedent's Children under Ohio Law Short summary: After a decedent’s taxes, creditor claims, administration expenses, and court-ordered costs are paid, the personal representative (executor or administrator) prepares a final accounting and either obtains the probate court’s approval or the heirs’ written consent, then […]
Read article →Ohio Guide: Administrator Bonds for Intestate Estates
Do You Have to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Ohio? Detailed Answer — Ohio law and posting an administrator bond Short answer: In Ohio, the probate court generally requires an administrator (a personal representative appointed when someone dies without a will) to give a fiduciary bond before receiving […]
Read article →Factors Ohio Courts Consider When Appointing an Estate Administrator
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. It explains how Ohio courts commonly decide who should administer a decedent’s estate. Consult a licensed Ohio probate attorney for advice about a specific situation. Detailed answer When a probate court in Ohio decides who will administer a decedent’s estate, the judge […]
Read article →Ohio: Using Sale Proceeds to Pay Estate Cleanup and Junk Removal Costs
Using Sale Proceeds to Pay Estate Cleanup and Junk Removal Costs in Ohio Short answer: Yes — when an estate is being administered in Ohio, the fiduciary (executor or administrator) may generally use estate funds, including sale proceeds from estate property, to pay reasonable and necessary expenses of administration such as junk removal and personal-property […]
Read article →Ohio: How Unauthorized Charges to a Parent's Estate Are Handled in Probate
FAQ: How unauthorized charges to a parent's estate are handled in Ohio probate Short answer: If someone has made unauthorized charges against a decedent’s estate in Ohio, beneficiaries or the estate’s personal representative can challenge those charges through the probate court. Remedies include requiring the fiduciary to provide a full accounting, reversing or repaying improper […]
Read article →Ohio: Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts
What to do if someone else is using a deceased parent’s bank or credit card accounts (Ohio) Short answer: Act quickly. Notify the banks and card issuers, gather the death certificate and proof of your authority, consider opening probate (or using a small‑estate procedure if available), and report any suspected theft to the bank and […]
Read article →Ohio: Securing a Deceased Relative’s Home and Preventing Siblings from Removing Belongings Before You Are Appointed Administrator
Detailed Answer Overview. When someone dies in Ohio and you expect to be appointed the estate's administrator, protecting the decedent’s home and belongings is critical. You have several practical and legal options to secure the property and document assets while formal probate steps occur. This article explains immediate steps you can take, when to involve […]
Read article →Ohio — How to Become the Administrator of an Estate When a Parent Dies Intestate
Understanding the Process to Become an Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Ohio Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every situation is different. Consult an Ohio probate attorney or your local probate court before making decisions. Detailed Answer — How appointment works and how […]
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