Probate Law in Canton, OH From Michael A. Ross Law

Michael A. Ross Law of Canton, OH, can help if you find yourself faced with the probate process. With support, the process does not need to be confusing or frustrating. If you need help, let us clarify the situation with you so that you can take care of what's most important – your family. The formal legal procedure known as "probate" designates the executor or personal representative who will manage the estate and transfer assets to the specified recipients and recognize a will.

Why is Probate Needed?

A judicial action to ascertain the decedent's assets, their value, and the method of distribution to heirs is mandated by law when an Ohio resident dies owning probate property in the state. This process, known as probate, happens whether the decedent has a will or not.

The county where the decedent's property was located serves as the probate court. Additional (ancillary) actions may be required in that state if the decedent possessed property there as well. Probate is required to safeguard the decedent's assets for the benefit of the heirs, creditors, and other parties owed money from the estate, as well as to guarantee the estate's ability to collect any outstanding debts.


The distribution of the remaining estate assets to the heirs follows the payment of all outstanding obligations, taxes, and administration costs.

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