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Probate
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, […]
January 5, 2026
Who Really Owns A Joint Bank Account After Death In Ohio? Joint bank accounts are typically established for convenience, but many families later learn that a joint account with survivorship rights can transfer automatically to the surviving account holder. This process occurs without the need for […]
December 3, 2025
Can You Do Probate Online in Ohio? Ohio has embraced a modern approach to probate. Many counties use e-filing systems, hearings are often held over video, and notarizations can be completed online. With the help of an experienced online probate lawyer in Ohio, most estates can […]
December 1, 2025
Co-Executors Not Agreeing? When a parent chooses more than one child as co-executors, it’s often done with the best intentions. It can feel fair, help avoid favoritism, and give siblings an equal say in carrying out their loved one’s wishes. However, sharing executor responsibilities during probate […]
July 7, 2025
Ohio Probate in Lucas County Probate might be the last thing you want to think about after losing someone close. But if your loved one owned property, bank accounts, or other assets in their name alone, Ohio law requires that their estate go through probate before […]
July 7, 2025
Do You Need Probate for a Small Estate? What happens when there’s more debt than money in an estate? It’s a question no one wants to face, especially when a loved one passes away and leaves behind not a legacy, but a pile of unpaid bills. […]
June 5, 2025
Signs of Trustee Misconduct You Shouldn’t Ignore Given our decades of experience working with families in Northwest Ohio, we know that when a trust dispute arises, it doesn’t just involve money; it involves people you care about, plans you’ve made, and the future you’ve worked hard […]
May 15, 2025
Keep Probate Private For many high-net-worth families in Ohio, privacy isn’t just a preference; it’s a priority. But when a loved one passes away and their estate enters probate, that priority can quickly be undermined. Probate is a court-supervised process intended to settle debts, validate a […]
April 15, 2025
3 Months Gone—Now What? When faced with the loss of a loved one, probate proceedings and legal deadlines often catch families by surprise. In Ohio, heirs typically have just three months after receiving notice of probate to contest a will. But what happens if you’ve missed […]