Heban, Murphree & Lewandowski, LLC

06/09/2026

Being named executor can feel like being handed a summer project you never signed up for. 📂😅☀️ Suddenly, you may be responsible for court filings, estate assets, creditors, beneficiaries, and deadlines.

Our team helps executors and administrators handle the process with more confidence and fewer surprises. A little guidance now can save a lot of stress later.

Learn what estate administration really involves...

Learn how estate administration works in Ohio, what executors must do, common mistakes to avoid, and when estate disputes lead to litigation

06/02/2026

Summer is better spent with family, not trying to decode probate court on your own.

Probate can feel like a maze, especially when you are also grieving. There are forms, deadlines, notices, debts, assets, and court steps that may not be obvious at first. 🧾⚖️📑

Our guide explains the Ohio probate process in plain language, so you can feel a little less lost.

Take a few minutes now to understand the process before the paperwork starts piling up. 🔍

Learn how the probate process works in Ohio, when probate is required, how long it takes, and what executors must do. Speak with an Ohio probate lawyer now.

05/27/2026

Estate disputes can bring out grief, stress, and a whole lot of uncertainty. ⚖️💔

When beneficiaries disagree, assets seem missing, or an executor is not communicating, it can feel impossible to know what to do next.

Our estate litigation team helps clients sort through probate disputes with strategy, care, and clear next steps. 👨‍⚖️🤝

Find out how Ohio estate litigation can help protect what matters.

Estate litigation in Ohio can involve will contests, trust disputes, executor misconduct, and beneficiary conflicts. Speak with HML Law about probate disputes to get expert advice.

05/19/2026

Facing probate or thinking about contesting a will in Ohio? You may only have 3 months to act once notice is given. ⚖️⏳🚨

Missing that deadline can permanently block our ability to challenge an estate, even if something feels wrong. ❗📄😳

Our Toledo probate attorneys handle will contests, estate disputes, and complex probate cases with urgency and precision.

Get your free case evaluation or call (419) 662-3100 before time runs out! 📞📩

HML Law helps executors, heirs, beneficiaries, and families with estate administration, will contests, inheritance disputes, fiduciary misconduct, and probate litigation.

05/12/2026

What happens to a business when an LLC owner dies in Ohio?

It’s not as simple as you think...

Ownership, control, and profits can become unclear without a solid plan in place. Family disputes and operational disruptions are common if succession isn’t defined. ⚖️📉

Call (419) 662-3100 to get help to protect your business and legacy...

When one owner dies in a multi-member Ohio LLC, surviving members often continue operations while the estate handles ownership rights.

04/29/2026

Inherited retirement accounts can create unexpected legal and financial problems.

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Outdated beneficiary designations often override wills, causing disputes and lost inheritance. These issues can surface quickly after death and become difficult to fix.

Learn the facts or call (419) 662-3100 to protect your inheritance rights.

Even small mistakes with beneficiary designations or SECURE Act timelines can lead to significant tax and legal challenges.

04/27/2026

Handling an estate across multiple states? You may need more than one probate case. 📂⚖️

Ohio requires ancillary probate when property is owned here, but the estate is opened elsewhere. Delays, confusion, and costly mistakes are common without proper guidance. ⏳❌💸

Visit our website to learn the legal details, or call (419) 662-3100 to get help with the process.

A pending sale often triggers ancillary probate in Ohio, freezing the transaction until the right court authority is in place.

04/21/2026

Joint bank accounts don’t always go where families expect after death, and disputes can happen fast.

In Ohio, survivorship rights can override a will entirely, leaving heirs shocked and frustrated. 😳📄

If something doesn’t feel right, you may still have legal options to challenge ownership.

Contact our team if you need help protecting our rights!

(419) 662-3100 📞

Joint accounts often bypass probate entirely, but Ohio law allows challenges when survivorship does not reflect the account holder’s true intent.

04/15/2026

When someone in a position of trust doesn’t do their job properly, real harm can follow. ⚠️⚖️

Breaches of fiduciary duty often surface during estate or trust administration. 📂

Learn more about your options, or contact us if you believe misconduct is affecting an estate.

At Heban, Murphree & Lewandowski, LLC we understand that breaches of fiduciary duty may occur in which the fiduciary may take advantage of the situation or put their interests first.

04/06/2026

Ohio probate law update ⚖️

A new Ohio law (H.B. 55) may affect how certain estate administration costs are handled when probate real estate is sold. In estates with limited liquidity, this change could impact the order of payment and overall distribution outcomes.

Executors, administrators, and beneficiaries should not assume proceeds will be handled the same as in prior cases. Early legal guidance can help avoid disputes, delays, or costly mistakes.

Call (419) 662-3100 or request a free case evaluation.

Learn more: https://www.hml-law.net/2026/03/hb-55-changes-ohio/