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Ohio Probate without a Will When the deceased did not leave a valid will, a loved one or family member wishing to begin the probate process can apply to open a case in the probate court. The probate court must then appoint a person to administer or manage the estate.

A Release from Administration is allowed when the assets to be transferred of the deceased's estate is below court set limits. Where there is a surviving spouse, and the assets are under $100,000, or where there is no surviving spouse and the assets are under $35,000 the court permits this shorter procedure.

For a Surviving Spouse, Most of the Estate Will Not Pass Through Probate. As a married couple, most of the property and assets you have are jointly owned. That means that when one of you dies, the other simply becomes the sole owner of the assets. This does not require any legal action or court involvement.

How long is the Ohio probate process? Most probate cases can be completed in around nine months. Because creditors have six months to file a claim, the process will at least take that long.

If you have a surviving spouse, children, or grandchildren who are willing to serve, the probate court can appoint them as Administrator. If there is no relative willing or able to serve, the probate court can appoint “some suitable person who is a resident of the state.”

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No probate at all is necessary if the estate is worth less than $5,000 or the amount of the funeral expenses, whichever is less. In that case, anyone (except the surviving spouse) who has paid or is obligated to pay those expenses may ask the court for a summary release from administration.