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October 15, 2026
Ohio Probate • Executor Communication • Estate Accountings What to Do When an Ohio Executor Won’t Provide Information You have asked for an update on the estate. The executor may say everything is being handled but provide no paperwork. Your messages may go unanswered, or you […]
August 10, 2026
Ohio Executor Property Sale Rules Sometimes. In Ohio, a qualified executor may be able to sell an estate house without every beneficiary’s approval when the will grants a power of sale or when the probate court authorizes the sale under Ohio law. However, being appointed executor […]
July 15, 2026
Ohio Executor Compensation Serving as an executor or administrator in Ohio can involve substantial work. The fiduciary may need to locate assets, safeguard property, communicate with beneficiaries, address creditor claims, work with the probate court, keep detailed records, sell property, pay expenses, and complete the final […]
April 27, 2026
Ohio Probate Disputes • Missing Assets • Beneficiary Rights Missing Estate Assets in Ohio: What Beneficiaries Should Know When money, property, records, or valuables seem to be missing from an estate, beneficiaries often know something is wrong before they know exactly what happened. Missing estate assets […]
March 31, 2026
Ohio Probate Law Update Ohio H.B. 55 Could Affect How Certain Estate Administration Costs Are Paid When Probate Real Estate Is Sold A new Ohio law is set to affect some probate estates in which real estate must be sold, and the estate lacks sufficient liquid […]
February 5, 2026
What Is an Ohio Probate Bond? An Ohio probate bond, sometimes called a fiduciary bond, is a financial guarantee required by the probate court before it allows someone to manage estate assets. The bond exists to protect beneficiaries and creditors if the executor or administrator mishandles […]
February 2, 2026
Ohio Business Succession & Probate Law Who Inherits an Ohio LLC When an Owner Dies? Many people mistakenly believe an LLC automatically enters probate when an owner dies. In truth, the LLC remains active, but the owner’s legal role within the company changes. When an LLC […]
January 9, 2026
Do Inherited IRAs Go Through Probate In Ohio? When a loved one dies, families assume the will dictates everything. But, a bank or brokerage may make unexpected changes, causing stress. Many issues arise from oversights, such as failing to update beneficiary designations after divorce or remarriage, […]
January 9, 2026
Do You Need Ancillary Probate In Ohio? Families handling probate expect paperwork and delays, but often learn that one case isn’t sufficient. This situation occurs when a loved one dies in a different state (let’s say California). Then, probate is initiated in their state of residence, […]