Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney

Category: Estate planning attorney

Address: 4937 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43228, USA

Phone: +16148787777

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–5PM

Friday: 8:30AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Cathy Galloway

Jun 3, 2021

Always there to answer any questions. Very caring and professional. I would recommend him to all my friends and family members.

Sam Najib

May 17, 2021

Did not honor the price quote I got on the phone.

Dotty Payton

Mar 25, 2021

Took the time to talk to me and help me to understand what I needed to do, He listen to me and I was able to ask questions and get answers, this was a great help for me and I will be using his services.thank you!

PA Mack

Oct 20, 2020

Mr.Bending was very through and found things out that I was not aware of.He was very plesant and professional.

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Questions & Answers

What is the process of settling an estate in Ohio?

Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020
Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020

A will and death certificate need to be filed in the Probate Court in the county where the decedent lived. If there is no will, the death certificate is filed with a bond and application to administer by a family member. Standard forms for probate need to be filed. This begins the process of appointing an executor administrator. The Court will then issue “Letters of Authority” to the executor administrator which gives the executor administrator legal authority to act on behalf of the estate. Then, an inventory of the estate’s assets must be filed. Creditors have 6 months from the date of death to make a claim. Once all of the creditors and taxes (if any) have been paid, a final account (typically) needs to be filed with the court. Lastly, the Court will issue an order, distributing the estate’s property to the beneficiaries. Legal fees are typically paid at the end of the administration.

Does Ohio have an inheritance or estate tax?

Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020
Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020

Estate and inheritance taxes are taxes that are levied on people who either own property in the state where they died or inherit property from a resident of a state. Currently Ohio residents are not subject to this tax.

Does an estate executor or administrator receive compensation?

Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020
Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020

Executors administrators can be compensated for the responsibility, time and effort they put in to complete the estate process. Executor fees in Ohio are typically set by statute: 4% of the first $100,000 of personal property, income, and proceeds of real estate sold; 3% of the next $300,000; 2% of the balance; 1% of the value of real estate not sold; and 1% of all property that is not subject to probate administration and that is includable for purposes of computing the Ohio estate tax, except joint and survivorship property. The fiduciary may waive the fee. Additional fees can be awarded for extraordinary services.

Do all wills need to go through probate?

Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020
Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020

Many people die without going through probate. Many times, all assets pass automatically at death. The will in that situation is a backup document in the event an asset unexpectedly does not pass automatically at death.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020
Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020

When someone dies without a valid will, Ohio laws will decide how their property will be distributed as well as who will receive the property. Typically family members and heirs that are closely related to the deceased are favored.

Which estate planning documents are essential?

Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020
Charles Bendig Law - Estate Attorney | Oct 3, 2020

If your current financial situations don’t warrant the need for a revocable living trust, then your basic estate plan will typically include the following legal documents: Last Will and Testament Advance Medical Directive Living Will Financial Power of Attorney

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