Here's a fact that should startle -- if not outright scare -- most Ohio seniors: Only 9 percent of the state's probate courts require a proposed ward to be present for an initial guardianship hearing.
Securing tangible property after someone dies
So, you've been left in charge of someone's estate and everyone seems to be clamoring at your door with requests.
Who has the authority to make funeral arrangements?
A loved one passes away in Ohio. You moved out of the state years ago, so there is a flurry of activity as you try to make plans to come home and you attempt to figure out what role you have along with the other heirs. Perhaps it is you and your siblings trying to address the passing of a parent, for instance.
