Strategic Probate Representation For Estate Administration, Will Contests, And Inheritance Disputes.
Heban, Murphree & Lewandowski, LLC helps families, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, heirs, trustees, and property owners navigate probate court, contested estates, estate planning, power of attorney concerns, and real estate issues connected to an estate.
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100+ Years Combined
Experienced attorneys who understand probate, estate planning, litigation, and property issues.
Probate Litigation Focus
Representation for will contests, inheritance disputes, fiduciary conflicts, and contested estates.
Ohio And Michigan
Licensed attorneys serving clients in Ohio and Michigan, with deep roots in Northwest Ohio.
Client-Centered Counsel
Clear communication, careful strategy, and personal attention throughout difficult legal matters.
What We Do
We help clients understand their rights, obligations, deadlines, and options in probate, estate, inheritance, fiduciary, and property-related matters. Our attorneys prepare filings, interpret estate documents, advise fiduciaries, protect beneficiaries, and advocate in disputed cases.
How We Approach Complex Cases
We combine probate knowledge with experience in real estate, litigation, and estate planning. That matters because estate disputes often involve deeds, title problems, beneficiary designations, family businesses, farmland, rental property, or contested asset transfers.
Why Families Hire HML
Families hire HML when they need clarity, strategy, and strong representation. We help clients file and administer estates, address creditor and beneficiary issues, resolve disputes, correct deed problems, review purchase agreements, and protect estate property.
We also assist with Transfer-On-Death Designations, Deed Drafting and Revisions, Purchase Agreement Review, and Lease Review.
Client Testimonials
Experience When The Stakes Are Personal.
Clients turn to HML for steady guidance, practical advice, and careful handling of sensitive legal matters.
“Mr. Heban is courteous, friendly, and very helpful. We would recommend him to anyone.”
Pat Lindner
“Kevin and his staff were wonderful, walking us through the estate process after my mother passed away.”
Laura Moon
Lack Of Testamentary Capacity
A will may be disputed when there are concerns that the person signing it did not understand the nature of their property, family relationships, or the effect of the document.
Undue Influence Or Forgery
Undue influence may occur when someone pressures or manipulates the testator. Forgery concerns arise when a signature or document appears suspicious.
Fraud In Will Creation
Fraud may involve deception about the contents, purpose, or effect of a will. These claims require careful review of documents, witnesses, and surrounding facts.
Meet Our Attorneys
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Probate?
Probate is the court-supervised process for administering a deceased person’s estate, validating a will when one exists, paying debts, and transferring assets to heirs or beneficiaries.
What Should I Do When A Loved One Dies?
Start by securing important documents, arranging care for dependents or pets, locating the will or trust, identifying assets and debts, and speaking with a probate attorney before transferring or distributing property.
Do All Ohio Estates Need Probate?
No. Some assets pass outside probate through beneficiary designations, survivorship ownership, trusts, or transfer-on-death designations. Whether probate is required depends on how the assets are titled.
Where Should A Probate Case Be Filed?
A probate case is typically filed in the county where the deceased person lived at the time of death. Additional proceedings may be needed when real estate or other property is located in another state.
Am I Required To Serve As Executor?
No. Being named as executor does not require you to serve. A person may decline the role, and the probate court can appoint another eligible fiduciary when appropriate.
Areas We Serve
Other Practice Areas
Residential Real Estate
Property transactions, lease agreements, deed issues, and zoning concerns.
Farm Land
Farm succession planning, agricultural leases, and farmland disputes.
Agricultural Law
Support for farmers, landowners, and agribusiness clients.
Ohio Probate Lawyers
Probate Help For Families, Executors, Heirs, And Beneficiaries.
If you are dealing with probate after the death of a loved one, have been named executor, are facing an inheritance dispute, or have concerns about estate assets, our Ohio probate lawyers can help you understand your options.
Heban, Murphree & Lewandowski, LLC helps families, executors, heirs, and beneficiaries with probate administration, will contests, estate litigation, power of attorney abuse, fiduciary misconduct, and related estate disputes.