Filing of the Will
The first step to open probate is to file the will. There is a presumption that the will is valid. A list of all of the people named in the will and a list of all of the people who would…
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Tag Archive: estate
What is the Timetable for an Administration?
Typically, the estate administration process takes approximately six months to one year. More complicated estates may take longer. The timetable for various tasks is as follows: One month – file the will and have the fiduciary appointed (i.e., the fiduciary…
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What Are the Steps of Probate?
The steps of going through probate include the following: File the will with the probate court Send notice of the filing of the will to all persons listed in the will and those who would inherit if there was no…
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What is the Probate Process?
Probate Court supervises the process of administering someone’s estate once they have died. If the person died with a will, the Court accepts the will and appoints the executor. If there is no will, the Court appoints an administrator. The…
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What Is a Last Will And Testament?
A last will and testament is a legal document that identifies where your assets go once you have passed away. There are three main questions answered in a will. First, what happens to your assets when you die? Second, who…
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What Is a Basic Estate Plan?
The term estate planning is very broad and encompasses everything from preparing a basic power of attorney to complex planning. The process of estate planning simply means creating written legal documents to define your wishes for a period when you…
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Can I Still Use a Power of Attorney After The Death of My Spouse or Family Member?
No, when a person dies, the power of attorney immediately terminates. The attorney-in-fact named in the power of attorney document has no legal authority to transact business on behalf of the decedent. After someone passes away, the authority to act…
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Estate Planning Verses No Planning
About fifty percent of those who die in the State of Ohio die without a will. If you die without an estate plan, you give up control over who inherits your estate, who is appointed the administrator of your estate,…
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Who Will Benefit from This Site?
Two groups of people will benefit from this site. First, if you are trying to understand the areas of estate planning, probate, estate administration, and estate taxes, this site will inform you on the need to plan your estate in…
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