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Can we become an executor of an estate from a different state?

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by Paul Arnold Nidich (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
You do not necessarily have to be a resident of Ohio to be an Executor. But, did your father-in-law leave a will? If so, he should have designated who would become executor. If he died without a will, the probate court will choose an Administrator from among applicants. You can apply, but why wouldn't his wife or son be acceptable to the Court? An Executor is required to distribute the Estate according to the Will, or if there was no will, the Administrator is required to distribute the Estate according to the law of descent and distribution.... Read More
You do not necessarily have to be a resident of Ohio to be an Executor. But, did your father-in-law leave a will? If so, he should have designated... Read More

What do I do with a last will and testament and a life insurance policy?

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by Glen Edward Ashman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Whomever is the executor of the will needs to get a lawyer.
Whomever is the executor of the will needs to get a lawyer.

Can trustees of trust require the beneficiaries sign a form before they distribute assets?

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Have they done a good job? We ask for a release all the time it closes the books. If they haven't done a good job, then later I suppose you could sue them, and assert that the release was coerced.
Have they done a good job? We ask for a release all the time it closes the books. If they haven't done a good job, then later I suppose you could... Read More