Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

Executor Rights

My uncle is the executor of his sister's will, but

the attorney who wrote the will says he needs the

original. The deceased's daughter says she has the will but will not give it to our uncle. Shouldn't the

attorney have the original? If not what can he do?

Thank you


Asked on 2/25/02, 10:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
WILLIAM BRANDWEIN WILLIAM A. BRANDWEIN, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORP.

Re: Executor Rights

Your uncle can make application to the probate court in the county in which the decedent lived for an administration without a will or try to get the copy admitted. Then an action citing the daughter to file the will. That should get the matter before the court. If the decedent died in Franklin County I can be of assistance for a referral or help as I maintain an office in Columbus and know most of the lawyers there.

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Answered on 2/25/02, 12:57 pm


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