I assume from the details in your question that you have reviewed ORC §2197.60, which states: "An oral will, made in the last sickness, shall be...

In Ohio, spousal rights upon the death of a spouse apply only to probate property, and unlike a 401K, it is possible under Ohio law to designate...

Estate planning and elder law attorneys will visit elderly clients at their residences when necessary. What you ask sounds simple, but it is...

The Executor or Administrator of the estate can redeem pawned items, but you will need to open a probate estate and be appointed by the Court. ...

The trustee of a trust can sell anything that is owned by the trust. I suspect that, even if the language said to the trustee "this car is never...

You apparently did not engage an expert probate lawyer to help you with the Administration of your husband's estate, because this issue should have...

I assume from the way your question is worded that your sister's son is not the son of your brother-in-law. I suppose it is possible that the...

Although the Ohio Trust Code prohibits self-dealing by a trustee, there is almost nothing that cannot be accomplished as long as it is in the best...

Whether an Executor is appointed or not, no one may conceal a Will. If the person is behaving this way, the other siblings need to band together...

If he resided in Indiana, the administration of his estate will be subject to Indiana law unless he owned nothing except an interest in the Ohio...