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Planning ahead

End-of-Life Planning Checklist for Ohio Residents

Ohio end-of-life planning checklist: living will, healthcare POA, financial POA, DNR orders, beneficiary designations, funeral pre-planning, and probate avoidance.

8 min read
Estate tax

Estate and Inheritance Tax in Ohio 2026

Ohio has no state estate tax (repealed 2013), no inheritance tax, but does have state income tax. Federal threshold is $15M in 2026. MERP and tax filings.

7 min read
Executor duties

Executor Duties and Timeline in Ohio

Complete guide to executor responsibilities in Ohio: appointment, bond, inventory, creditor claims, accountings, distribution, and key deadlines.

8 min read
Funeral laws

Funeral and Burial Laws in Ohio

Ohio funeral and burial laws: right of disposition, cremation rules, burial permits, embalming, green burial, body donation, and consumer protections.

8 min read
Probate

How Probate Works in Ohio: Paths, Timeline, and Process

Ohio probate explained: summary release, release from administration, and full administration. Fees, deadlines, and statutes for all 88 counties.

9 min read
Financial

How to Close Bank Accounts After Death in Ohio

How to close bank accounts after death in Ohio: POD accounts, joint accounts, probate accounts, vehicle title transfers, and real property procedures.

7 min read
Death certificates

How to Get a Death Certificate in Ohio

How to order certified death certificates in Ohio: fees, ordering methods, processing times, and who can request copies from the Ohio Department of Health.

7 min read
Funeral costs

Ohio Funeral Cost Guide

Ohio funeral costs explained: average prices, cremation vs. burial costs, veteran benefits, consumer protections, and ways to reduce funeral expenses.

7 min read
Benefits

Social Security Survivor Benefits in Ohio

How to claim Social Security survivor benefits in Ohio: eligibility, benefit amounts, application process, and coordination with Ohio public pensions.

7 min read
Getting started

What to Do When Someone Dies in Ohio: A Complete Guide

Step-by-step Ohio death checklist: probate paths, death certificates, equitable distribution, financial tasks, and Medicaid recovery.

10 min read