Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

Ohio Probate Law

How long after someone's death, must a beneficiary under a will have to move the court to administer the will without losing their interest in the estate?


Asked on 9/05/07, 6:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Nancy Fioritto Patete Nancy Fioritto Patete, Esq.

Re: Ohio Probate Law

If someone who has the will is delaying filing it with the court, another person can file a motion to produce a will.

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Answered on 9/06/07, 3:03 pm
Robert Rosplock Rosplock & Perez

Re: Ohio Probate Law

I am presuming that no action has been taken by anyone, and that the assets are still in the decedent's name.

Technically, a person in possession of a will is obligated to present it to the court. A beneficiary who does not do so within 3 years loses his or her inheritence.

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Answered on 9/06/07, 9:37 am


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