Neil H. Spike's Answers (36)

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I admin a will for a deceased friend in 1995.Not probated. there are unclaimed funds I need legal documents. who can help me

Neil's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

The fact pattern presents what appears to be somewhat of an oxymoron; as you can only administer a decedent's will via powers granted you by a...

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Need help getting Medicaid and assistance at home for my 83 year old sister in trumbull county ohio

Neil's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

I would recommend that you consult with an experienced Elder Law attorney in your area. Given that your sister is still married, it certainly...

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If an administer has to sell house to pay debts before he can pay beneficiaries, can they be involved in approving sale price

Neil's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

It is important to distinguish between an executor and administrator. An executor is a person nominated in a decedent's Last Will and Testament. ...

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If I needed an attorney to fill out paperwork to get gaurdenship of my son which type of attorney is needed?

Neil's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

I imagine your son is over the age of 18; because under Ohio law a mother is the presumed legal custodian of her minor children (unless and until a...

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As the executor of a parent's estate -do you have to deposit income tax returns into estate acct?

Neil's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

Any assets of the probate estate should be deposited into the estate account. Prior to distribution, you must insure that claims that are timely...

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Can I put a lien on my mothers estate for property that was mine and discarded?

Neil's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

Given the present tense used in your fact pattern (mother HAS dementia; sister HAS power of atty); I assume that your mother is still alive. Do...

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