Experienced Ohio Trust and Estates Attorney
Process of Probate
Most executors have rarely, if ever, probated a will, and they know little about the process. Regina R. Richards can guide you through the complex probate process, including:
Filing the will with the Ohio probate court
Developing the best strategy for fairly and expeditiously probating the estate
Finding and collecting assets
Closing and opening bank accounts
Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
Paying estate taxes
Valuing, managing, preserving and liquidating the estate
Locating beneficiaries
Hiring experts, when appropriate
Valuing and managing the estate
Regina R. Richards assists executors with the arduous process of collecting, managing, valuing, protecting and liquidating the assets of the estate. Experts available to assist in every aspect of estate probate. When appropriate, the firm calls upon accountants, financial advisers, real estate agents, property managers and other professionals to assist with executor duties. These experts provide opinions about unique assets such as antiques, rare books, automobiles, and other collectables for accurate valuation, management, and possible sale.
Probate disputes
Even in apparently straightforward estate cases, there are sometimes disputes between beneficiaries. Regina R. Richards' professional courtroom presence can calm the emotionally charged process of probating a challenged will, or a disputed executor or judicial decision. When it is in the best interests of our client to preserve cordial familial relationships, we are adept at mediating these disputes. When necessary, we assertively defend our client’s beneficiary rights within the Ohio probate court.
Contact Regina R. Richards today to schedule a consultation regarding probate process, our call our offices at 937-504-2500.