If you have a big family, you may run into trouble with your will. Though you may have a loving relationship with each of your heirs, they may have issues with each other. Sibling rivalry is all too common in American families. Often, this internal strife spills over...
Serving the Cleveland Area since 1994
Serving the Cleveland Area since 1994
Estate Administration & Probate
Selecting an executor
An Ohio resident should consider many factors when choosing an executor for their estate. When managing an estate, the executor will have many responsibilities, such as inventorying assets, verifying liabilities and submitting the necessary legal documents to courts....
What happens in the probate process
Some people in Ohio may be aware that probate is the process a will goes through after the death of the person who created it, but they might not know all the steps involved. First, the will must be authenticated by a judge. Most wills name an executor to manage the...
Tips for executors to make their jobs manageable
Ohio residents who are named the executor of an estate have many responsibilities. Fortunately, those who are unable or unwilling to fulfill the role may ask to be replaced. However, staying organized and asking for help when necessary may make the role easier to...
Using a durable power of attorney
Ohio residents who are creating an estate plan might want to consider including a power of attorney. A power of attorney gives a person the ability to act as another person's agent in financial or legal matters. Usually, a durable power of attorney is better than a...
What to know about probate
After an individual passes, that person's estate may need to go through probate. In Ohio, estates worth $35,000 or less may be relieved from some of the administrative requirements. That number increases to $100,000 if a surviving spouse inherits all of a deceased...
Becoming executor of a parent’s will
People in Ohio who have been appointed executors of their parents' estates assume several responsibilities. Those who find out ahead of time that they will be the executors have an advantage because they still have time to communicate with their parents regarding...
Bobby Vee’s children battling over his estate
Ohio fans of singer Bobby Vee may be interested in learning that his four children are arguing over his estate. The singer, born Robert Velline, died from Alzheimer's on Oct. 24, 2016, shortly after a play based on his life story premiered at the St. Paul History...
Avoiding probate problems with an estate
Although it may be easy to put off estate planning, failing to address one's end-of-life wishes for the management of assets could leave those assets in control of the Ohio probate system. The state uses probate as an avenue for legally assessing the value of an...
Why Ohio residents should avoid DIY probate
While a DIY project may be less costly than having a professional do it, it may not be the best way to go about it. Probate is generally one of those projects that an individual may want to leave to a professional. This is because there are up to 130 different...
