Personal representatives (i.e., executors and administrators of the estate) are required to provide beneficiaries and other interested parties (i.e., persons or entities with a financial stake in the estate) with financial information about the estate they are overseeing.
(B)(1) Every administrator and executor, within six months after appointment, shall render a final and distributive account of the administrator's or executor's administration of the estate unless one or more of the following circumstances apply: (a) An Ohio estate tax return must be filed for the estate.
Executors, however, are appointed in the last will and testament by the decedent while administrators are appointed by the probate court in the absence of an executor appointment. Note, however, that Ohio has explicit Ohio residency requirements for intestate administrators.
Ohio. Ohio imposes a six-month deadline from the date of death. Probate filings beyond this period may face hurdles, including court dismissal.
While timelines can vary, the process generally lasts between six months to a year for uncomplicated estates. Factors such as the size of the estate, outstanding debts or will disputes can significantly extend this period. For smaller estates, Ohio offers simplified probate options, which can expedite the process.
To ensure the process is done correctly and in ance with Ohio's probate statutes, we strongly recommend hiring a probate attorney.
(B)(1) Every administrator and executor, within six months after appointment, shall render a final and distributive account of the administrator's or executor's administration of the estate unless one or more of the following circumstances apply: (a) An Ohio estate tax return must be filed for the estate.
If the executor or administrator distributes any part of the assets of the estate more than three months but less than one year after the death of the decedent, the executor or administrator shall be personally liable only to those claimants who present their claims before the time of distribution and within the time ...