On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | May 21, 2018 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
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....
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Apr 11, 2018 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Oct 3, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Aug 29, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Jun 22, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Mar 1, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Feb 10, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Nov 14, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Sep 22, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Jun 23, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
After an Ohio resident passes away, conflicts may sometimes arise over matters such as the transfer of their real estate holdings or how their property should be distributed. In some cases, the validity of their last will and testament or the legitimacy of a...
