QUESTION
How long should it take to settle a simple estate?
Asked on Nov 02nd, 2013 on Estate Litigation - Ohio
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My mother died 13 months ago. Her estate was to be divided equally between my brother and me. My brother is the executor. To my knowledge he has done nothing. Is there a deadline to settle an estate in Ohio?
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If there was property owned by your mother when she died, it is usually necessary to open an estate. If there was property in the estate, you can hire a lawyer to petition the court to make your brother open an estate and/or file the will.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2013 at 6:29 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900