Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

My Dad died intestate in 1993 but a life insurance pay-out for $1k is now listed in Ohio's Unclaimed Funds. The beneficiary, my mother, died in 2000. My eldest sister took care of all the other issues after his death but she now has dementia. I've submitted both death certificates to the Div of Unclaimed Funds. They also want a Release from Administration, Letter of Authority, or Report of Newly Discovered Assets. Will these eat up the value of the pay-out before it is even distributed? How do I proceed?


Asked on 5/10/16, 11:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christine Socrates Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis

The cost to file for a Release from Administration is not too costly depending on which county probate court you would need to file in. You can find the application online and complete yourself but it can be somewhat confusing. Many hire an attorney to assist for this reason. If that is the only asset, it is a simple proceeding and can incur minimal attorney fees. If you would like to have a free consultation, I would be happy discuss options for you. www.socrateslegal.com

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Answered on 6/08/16, 9:42 am


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