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E-Sign? Why Probate Bond Validity Remains Confusing

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If you ask five different probate courts in Ohio how to file a bond, you may get five different answers. With 88 counties, each court exercises a degree of autonomy, and while local control has benefits, it also creates Read more

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Probate and Property: Why the House May Not Be Insured After Death

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When a loved one passes away, one of the most overlooked risks is the property they leave behind. Many heirs, executors, and even attorneys assume that the decedent’s homeowner’s insurance remains in force throughout probate. Unfortunately, that is rarely Read more

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