Hilliard, OH asked in Probate for Ohio

Q: In the state of Ohio can an executor be out of state? Would they be responsible for deceased SS benefits

My sister passed and her husband passed years ago as well. She has 2 daughters that are 7 and 9. Can my brother be the fiduciary from out of state. Also, would the executor also be responsible for the deceased SS benefits for the kids?

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Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: If your brother was named an executor in the Will then yes. If he was not named, then no he cannot be an out of state executor.

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