Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

My mother passed away. She had a home that was in a life trust and this had been terminated and the house was left to me. SHe was divorced and I was the only surviving child. There is a mortgage on the home in the amount of $22,000 in her name. THe bank is requesting a letter of authority from the court to discuss the loan naming me as executor. There are no other assets or liabilites. She has a will naming me as the executor. I have a packet from the probate court entitled 'Release from Administration'. Which papers need to be filed to get the letter of authority?


Asked on 9/02/11, 8:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nancy Fioritto Patete Nancy Fioritto Patete, Esq.

Because of the secured loan against your mother's home, I doubt that the court will grant a release from administration. The lender will want to collect on its debt, either through its letter of authority or a letter of authority from you as executor. You would file an application to probate a will. The court might tell you the proper documents or you can consult with an attorney.

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Answered on 9/05/11, 10:03 am


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