Access Deceased Siblings Property

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In Ohio, without a will, you may petition the Probate Court to administer your brothers estate. This might grant you legal access to the property. If the estate is small, you can file an affidavit of small estate. If someone unlawfully disposes of a deceased persons property, they may be held responsible. Consult a local probate attorney for specific advice.

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I live in Lima Ohio. My brother Timothy Orahood lived in Russell point Ohio Logan county
In Ohio, without a will, you may petition the Probate Court to administer your brother's estate. This might grant you legal access to the property. Here are some steps:
- Apply for an 'Administrator' role at your local Probate Court.
- Notify all interested parties.
- Distribute assets according to the law.
For specific advice, consider consulting a local probate attorney.
My brother Timothy really doesn't have any assets that is any value. No car's or house's. Just personal things
In Ohio, small estates can avoid probate if the assets are under a certain limit. Here are some steps:
- File an affidavit of small estate with the probate court.
- Provide a list of assets and debts.
- Distribute personal items as per Ohio intestacy laws.
Consult a local probate attorney for specific advice.
My uncle won't let me in the house so I can do this. He's already gotten ried of he's TV and tools that he had
In Ohio, if someone unlawfully disposes of a deceased person's property, they may be held responsible. You could:
- File a complaint with local law enforcement
- Contact a local probate attorney for help
- Consider civil litigation for recovery of assets
Remember, these are general guidelines. Please consult a local attorney.
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