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Ohio Inheritance Law & Probate Procedure
- Ohio PROBATE COURT FINDER:
- Probate Court for Cuyahoga County: Key information about your local probate court (Probate Court in Ohio) for Cuyahoga County.
- How Probate Works in Ohio: How to handle the probate of an inheritance at Cuyahoga County's probate court.
- Here are links to:
- Small Estates Procedures in Ohio: Learn how to use Ohio's Small Estate procedures that can save you time and money.
In Minnesota, you can use an Affidavit if the entire probate estate is less than $75,000, including the contents of any safe deposit box, less liens and encumbrances. (This excludes the value of all joint tenancy property and other assets that pass by beneficiary designation, such as life insurance and transfer on death accounts.) There is a 30-day waiting period.
The court can order an estate closed without further proceedings if it determines that no property is subject to creditor's claims (because it has already been set aside as exempt or for the spouse and children).
- Ohio Estate Taxes:
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The state of Massachusetts imposes an estate tax on property owned in Massachusetts. If you are inheriting property from the state of Massachusetts, it may be subject to estate tax if the overall value of the estate is more than $3,000,000.
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- Avoiding Probate in Ohio. Find out what property bypasses probate death and goes directly to beneficiaries. such as:
Bankruptcy & Debt
- MEANS TEST CALCULATOR
- for Cuyahoga County, Ohio (applies the state and county income and expense standards into your means test calculation. Updated with the latest median income and expense standards for May 15, 2024)
- Ohio BANKRUPTCY EXEMPTION FINDER: Search detailed listings of bankruptcy exemptions under Ohio law and Federal law, for use in filing out Schedule C, when you file for bankruptcy.
- Federal Exemptions available in Ohio?:
Yes. Federal exemptions are available.
- Ohio Homestead Exemption
Home and land on which it is situated to $510,000; if homestead is used for agricultural purposes, $1,275,000; cannot exceed 1/2 acre in city, 160 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
- Ohio Vehicle Exemption
$10,000 (up to $100,000 if vehicle has been modified for disability) (adjusted for inflation July 1, 2024, then amended August 1, 2024)
- Federal Exemptions available in Ohio?:
- Ohio BANKRUPTCY COURT ESSENTIAL INFO: Get information about using your local bankruptcy court.
- FREE BANKRUPTCY FORMS:
We'll tell you which bankruptcy forms you need and where to find them.
Democracy In Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Lakewood
- Elected Representatives: Find out the websites and phone numbers of those representing you at the Federal, State, County, and City levels of government.
- How to Vote: Learn how to register and where and when to vote in Cuyahoga County, OH.
- Gerrymandering in Ohio: Has your state been gerrymandered? Find out how to end gerrymandering and have voters pick politicians, not vice versa.
- Tracking Issues: Organizations that track legislation you care about
Ohio Unemployment Benefits
- Benefit Amounts in Ohio: Learn how unemployment works, how much you'll get, and for how long.
- Minimum:
- $31 per week
- Maximum:
- $820 per week
- Duration:
In Ohio, you can receive unemployment benefits for a maximum of 26 weeks under state law.
- Minimum:
- Eligibility: >Whether you qualify for unemployment.
- How to Apply: How to apply for unemployment in Ohio.
- Unemployment Office Near Me? How to find your local unemployment office.
- COVID-19 Benefits: We tracked the rise and fall of COVID-19 unemployment benefit payments.
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Ohio Wage & Hour Law
- Ohio Minimum Wage:
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $10.85 an hour; for employers with annual sales volume of less than $500,000, the state minimum wage is $8.85 an hour. Because both of these rates are higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in Minnesota must be paid at least $10.85 or $8.85 an hour, depending on their employer's sales.
Cuyahoga County Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Cuyahoga County is $10.85 an hour, the state minimum wage. Ohio law prohibits city and county governments from adopting a local minimum wage that's higher than the state minimum wage.
- Overtime Pay: Every state has rules about weekly maximum hours and overtime. Learn about the overtime laws in Ohio and whether they apply to you.
- Wage Claims: If you're being unlawfully underpaid, you need to learn how to file a "Wage Claim" in Ohio.
- Tips : Every state has special pay rates for tipped workers. Find out the rules for tipped workers in Ohio.
The tipped minimum wage in Minnesota is the same as the regular minimum wage: $10.85 an hour. Tips don't count against the employer's obligation to pay the minimum wage.
- Ohio Minimum Wage:
Find a Lawyer in Cuyahoga County, OH
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