My father recently passed away and I was named the executor of his will. I have been told that in order to open a bank account in our names (so I can handle his finances) I need to open an estate account. To do this I need to file appointment papers (correct?). My question is this... my father died in Ohio, but I live in California. Am I able to apply for these papers in CA or do I have to do so with the courts in OH? Thank you.