An executor named in a will does not gain authority automatically. The probate court must admit the will, determine that the nominee is suitable, and issue letters testamentary before the executor can fully act for the estate. The practical answer to how is an executor appointed in Ohio depends on the governing documents, the way each asset is titled, the family relationships, and what has already been filed. Probate decisions should be based on verified records rather than assumptions about what the deceased person probably intended. An executor or administrator is a fiduciary. That means the representative must protect estate property, remain loyal to the estate, follow the will and…