Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
Transfer on death deed
I live in Ohio and have tod deed to
my daughter. This will avoid probate courr. But will she have to
pay inheritance tax?
Thanks you
Asked on 5/11/09, 6:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Schmitz
Elizabeth S. Schmitz Attorney at Law
Re: Transfer on death deed
You are correct that a trasnfer on death deed avoids probate. Your daughter will still have to pay estate tax if your total estate is above the Ohio estate tax exemption which is currently $338,333.00.
Answered on 5/11/09, 6:07 pm