Areas of Practice

The loss of a loved one is often a devastating, life-changing event.  Friends and family are grieving while trying to figure out what to do next. Did the person that died (the decedent) have a will?  What happens to the decedent’s property?

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Probate is a legal proceeding to administer property owned and titled in the decedent’s name alone to see that debts/claims, expenses and taxes are properly paid and that the remaining estate is distributed to those entitled to receive it under the decedent’s will or Ohio law. 

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As your probate lawyer, I assist with all of the official duties pertaining to the estate’s executorship. These responsibilities include:

• Application to the Probate Court to be Appointed Executor or Administrator

• Obtaining Bond if Necessary

• Notifying Beneficiaries and Next of Kin

• Making an Inventory of Assets

• Validating the Will

• Opening an Estate Checking Account

• Settling Outstanding Debts

• Obtaining a Tax ID Number

• Preparing Tax Returns

• Distributing Remaining Assets on Behalf of the Decedent

• Preparing Accountings

• Preparing and Filing the Necessary Court Paperwork

• Closing the Estate

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Rodney’s objective is to see that the distribution of assets, including property and finances, runs as smoothly as possible.  Rodney’s probate administration services are designed to eliminate stress and to ensure that any lingering legal matters are resolved satisfactorily.

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