QUESTION
How long can an executor keep a will hidden from family after a person dies?
Asked on Jul 01st, 2012 on Estate Planning - Ohio
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A woman died at age 97. She has three (3) living children, two sons and a daughter. One of the sons, who the deceased announced was the executor prior to her death, has moved into his deceased mother's home. Upon request, he has not produced a will. It is believed that proceeds are to be divided evenly between the three children. Without seeing the will, no one knows. The executor will not produce a will. What are the sibling options?
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Go to he County Probate Court and explain it to the Court personnel. In Ohio, it is illegal not to file a will with Probate Court within a reasonable amount of time.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2012 at 7:43 AM