Q: Mother passed without a will; house and car left, no debts. How to distribute assets in Ohio?
My mother passed away without a will, leaving behind a house and a car, with no known debts. My sister has been residing in the home and managing the property. There are no disputes among family members regarding the estate, and we haven't initiated any legal proceedings yet. How should we proceed with distributing her assets in Ohio?
A: Unless your mother had beneficiaries on her house and her car, you will have to open a probate estate to distribute the assets. I suggest you contact an attorney who works in probate in the county where your mother lived. They can guide you as to the best time to file, who will need to be contacted, and who will inherit.
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