Who must respond to this summons?

Named defendants and any parties with an interest in the decedent's real estate must respond as directed.

When is my answer due?

You must serve an answer within 28 days after the last publication of the notice, and file it with the court within three days after serving plaintiff's attorney.

What happens if I do nothing?

A default judgment may be entered against you allowing the estate's real estate sale and other relief.

Who is the plaintiff's attorney and how do I contact them?

Robert H. Meyer IV, 121 W High St, Ste 602, Lima, OH 45801; use this address to serve your answer.

Probate — 1650 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH (2023 ES 435 (A))

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A probate summons notifies named defendants that the estate administrator seeks court permission to sell real estate belonging to the decedent, determine liens and interests, and distribute proceeds. Defendants must respond or a default judgment may be entered.

Key Takeaways

Administrator asks court to sell decedent's real estate
Property at 1650 Allentown Rd, Lima is implicated
Answer must be served within 28 days after last publication
Publication runs once weekly for six consecutive weeks
File answer with court within 3 days after serving plaintiff's attorney

Deadline · Claims Deadline

July 4, 2026

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Published

May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Confirm publication schedule
Verify the dates of the six weekly publications ending with June 6, 2026 to determine your 28-day deadline.
2
Prepare and serve an answer
Draft an answer to the complaint and serve it on Robert H. Meyer IV at 121 W High St, Ste 602, Lima, OH 45801 within 28 days after the last publication.
3
File answer with the court
File your answer with Allen County Probate Court within three days after serving the plaintiff's attorney to avoid default judgment.

Frequently asked questions

Who must respond to this summons?: Named defendants and any parties with an interest in the decedent's real estate must respond as directed.
When is my answer due?: You must serve an answer within 28 days after the last publication of the notice, and file it with the court within three days after serving plaintiff's attorney.
What happens if I do nothing?: A default judgment may be entered against you allowing the estate's real estate sale and other relief.
Who is the plaintiff's attorney and how do I contact them?: Robert H. Meyer IV, 121 W High St, Ste 602, Lima, OH 45801; use this address to serve your answer.

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Legal terms in this notice

Complaint for power to sell real estate: A court filing asking permission to sell estate property to pay debts or distribute proceeds.
Administrator: Person appointed to manage a deceased person's estate when there's no executor named.
Default judgment: A court decision entered against a party who fails to respond or appear.
Publication: Notifying parties by printing the summons in a newspaper when addresses are unknown.

Full Notice Text

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ALLEN COUNTY, OHIO PROBATE DIVISION 1000 WARDHILL AVE,  LIMA, 45805 CASE NO. 2023  ES 435 (A)  SUMMONS  Cory M Salyer, Individually and as Administrator  of the Estate of JUDY A RADEBAUGH Plaintiff -VS-  Annette Miller-Martz,et al Defendants  COMPLAINT FOR POWER  TO SELL REAL ESTATE  To: Estate of Charles  Radebaugh, deceased Last known address: 1650  Allentown Rd, Lima, OH  45805  To the above named defendant:    You are hereby summoned that a complaint  has been filed against you  in this court by the plaintiff  named herein. Plaintiff requests the decedent's interest in the real estate described in the First Cause  of Action be sold; that the  rights, interest and liens of  all parties be fully determined, adjudged and protected and that the Plaintiff  be authorized and Ordered  to sell the real estate according to Ohio statutory  law and for such other relief as this Court may  deem necessary and  proper.    You are required to  serve upon the plaintiff's  attorney, a copy of your  answer to the complaint  within 28 days after the  last publication of this notice which will be published once a week for 6  consecutive weeks. Said  answer must be filed with  this court within 3 days after service on Plaintiff's Attorney.    The name and address  of the plaintiff's attorney is  as follows: Robert H Meyer IV, 121 W  High St, Ste 602, Lima,  OH 45801    If you fail to appear and  defend, judgment by default will be taken against  you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Todd E. Kohlrieser, Probate Judge Legal #139 - May 2, 9, 16,  23, 30, June 6, 2026 (6t)

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