Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

Re: Wills

There is no law in Ohio that requires that a will be "read." The classic portrayal of the family and other heirs meeting in the lawyer's office and listening anxiously while the will is read usually does not take place.

The time limit that is appropriate is that if someone has possession of the will and fails to submit it to the Court for three years, they could lose their right to any inheritance provided to them in that will.

If any family member or potential heir is concerned that the person holdng the will is taking too long to file the papers with the Court, the family member may be able to ask the court to appoint them as the administrator of the estate. This will usually force the holder of the will to get moving on the estate.

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DHD

Re: Wills

This really depends upon the circumstances. If the disclosure takes an unreasonably long time, one can file a motion to compel production of a will with probate court.