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Yes, a Michigan resident can be named as the executor of an Ohio will. However, the executor may need to fulfill certain legal requirements or seek legal counsel to ensure compliance with Ohio laws regarding probate and estate administration.
In most countries (I expect the state of Ohio would be the same) the debts of a deceased person are normally payed from that person's estate and would be settled by the executor of the estate as part of obtaining probate for the estate. If you are worried (and the estate has an executor) speak to the executor, otherwise seek advice from an attorney if the hospital is coming after you for the money.
Ohio has no set time frame. Complex estates can take many years to sort out and close.
It is certainly possible to withdraw from the duties. The court will appoint someone else to serve.
No. In order to have any authority an executor or personal representative must be appointed by a court.No. In order to have any authority an executor or personal representative must be appointed by a court.No. In order to have any authority an executor or personal representative must be appointed by a court.No. In order to have any authority an executor or personal representative must be appointed by a court.
Yes. I was the Executor of the estate of my life partner of 29 years and functioned Pro Se. Did all accounting, prepared and filed all required Probate forms without an accountant or lawyer. In the State of Ohio, the Probate Court is restricted from providing legal advice to the Executor and will suggest you consult an attorney for any advice. BWH in Dayton, OH
The living trust has a trustee, not an executor. The will is a separate process and you would be the executor.
What is the difference between an independent co-executor and a co-executor
Yes, the executor can be a beneficiary. The court may remove an executor at the request of the beneficiaries.
Yes. A spouse can be named as executor of a will. A spouse can be appointed by the court if there is no named executor or the named executor cannot serve.
The executor does not have to sign the will. They don't even have to know there is one or that they are the executor.