On April 19, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Wilson v. Lawrence, 2017-Ohio-1410. In a 6-1 opinion authored by Chief Justice O’Connor, the Court held that a claim against an estate must be timely presented in writing to the executor or the administrator. Justice O’Neill dissented. The case
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What’s On Their Minds: What Constitutes Proper Presentment of a Claim Against a Decedent’s Estate? James A. Wilson v. William Lawrence, Executor, et al.
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Update: On April 19, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“So our issue really is, is substantial compliance or strict compliance necessary here?” Chief Justice O’Connor
On January 11, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of James…
Oral Argument Preview: What Constitutes Proper Presentment of a Claim Against a Decedent’s Estate? James A. Wilson v. William Lawrence, Executor, et al.
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Update: On April 19, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read an analysis of the oral argument here.
On January 11, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of James A. Wilson v. William Lawrence, Executor, et…