How do I protect the estate of my minor grandchildren, ages 9 and 14, after their dad passed away suddenly without a Will?

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How do I protect the estate of my minor grandchildren, ages 9 and 14, after their dad passed away suddenly without a Will?

I was appointed co-administrator.

Asked on June 13, 2013 under Estate Planning, Ohio

Answers:

Nathan Wagner / Law Office of Nathan Wagner

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

I'm sorry to hear that you lost your son. You have already taken the first step by being appointed co-administrator. Now you make a complete list of your son's assets and debts. Because his heirs are still minors (I'm assuming your son did not have a spouse, so his kids are his heirs), then the probate court will probably appoint a guardian or trustee to manage the kids' inheritance until they are old enough to receive it. You or your co-administrator could server as the guardian or trustee. 


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