Probate

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 […]

3-Month Will Contest Rule in Ohio Ohio law generally imposes a strict three-month deadline for filing an action contesting the validity of a will. The deadline does not ordinarily begin on the date of death. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 2107.76, it is generally tied to […]

Spotting Fraud in Ohio Probate When someone passes away, the executor of their estate takes on a high-stakes responsibility—handling their final financial affairs with integrity, efficiency, and transparency. In Ohio, this fiduciary role is legally bound by strict duties, but not all executors live up to […]

Legal Process for Reopening Probate Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate, ensuring that assets are properly distributed and debts are paid according to Ohio law. Once the court determines that all obligations have been met, the estate is formally closed, and […]

What Happens If You Miss a Probate Deadline in Ohio? Probate is a legal process that oversees the distribution of a deceased person’s estate, ensuring that debts are paid, assets are transferred to rightful heirs, and settling legal disputes. In Ohio, probate proceedings are governed by […]

Common Evidence for Contesting a Will Contesting a will is a complex legal process that involves challenging the validity of a will based on specific legal grounds. While emotions often run high during these disputes, courts require clear, compelling evidence to support any challenge to a […]

Ohio’s Probate Process Probate, often misunderstood and overlooked during estate planning, is decisive in ensuring that the decedent’s assets are properly handled by their wishes and Ohio law. Heban, Murphree & Lewandowski, LLC, based in Toledo, OH, provides an in-depth look into probate, aiming to clarify […]

Ohio Probate Law Guide Assets Subject to Probate in Ohio Ohio probate law governs the disposition of certain assets after someone passes away. Probate may involve court filings, appointment of an executor or administrator, payment of valid debts, transfer of property, and distribution of assets to […]

Payable-on-Death (POD) Accounts Explained One goal of estate planning is to protect assets and reduce unnecessary probate complications. A payable-on-death account can be one tool for passing certain funds directly to a named beneficiary without routing those assets through the full probate process. While POD accounts […]