Questions answered by Jonathan Craig Reed

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Is it normal for a accident case that a law firm would not have the bodily limits of the at fault party

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 02, 2011

State law varies as to whether the at fault insurance company must disclose its limits. In Nevada, they must after they have been provided with...

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Does an Estate Administrator (no will) have an obligation to (truthfully) communicate with other heirs settlement status/timing?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

Given the amount of money involved you should seek a consultation with an attorney in the state where the probate is taking place. The estate...

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Fathers estate is suing a hospital for wrongful death. Personal representative has died. Can remaining beneficiaries continue?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

The suit won't fail because the personal representative died. Your job is to assess the work the current attorney on the wrongful death case has...

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My spouse passed away recently, with will. Our joint checking/savings account must be closed and proceeds put in estate?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

As a general rule, money in a joint account is not part of the probate estate. When one of two joint account holders dies, the remaining holder...

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I was hit head on by a person last week totaling my Ford Focus with his Mitubishi Expo and was told he is being cited for DUI.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 27, 2011

The fact that the at fault drunk driver may not have insurance illustrates the importance of having high limits uninsured/underinsured motorist...

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I am the only survivor to my father's sister. Will I be notified once her will is filed?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 27, 2011

The will will most likely be probated in the county in which your aunt resided when she died. That county's court may have a public website that...

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Do my sister and i have a claim to unclaimed funds in ohio

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 27, 2011

You will need to contact an Ohio attorney. The funds may have escheated to the State of Ohio and the statutory time period to reclaim them may have...

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Can I deduct medical bills paid through a non-taxable settlement?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 27, 2011

I do not believe you can deduct medical bills paid as part of a non-taxable settlement. The IRS position will be that the bills were re-imbursed...

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At a drive-thru of a chain restaurant the wind blew a sign onto my vehicle's hood. They are claiming no responsibility.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 26, 2011

Do you have comprehensive coverage on your vehicle? If so, submit to your own insurance. If the sign came off the restaurant building or fences,...

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Will bank accounts / investment accounts that have beneficiary designation avoid probate?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 26, 2011

Yes, providing the beneficiaries do not predecease the owner of the account. Beneficiary designations (also called payable on death accounts) are...

Jonathan Craig Reed's Answers (1378)

Is it normal for a accident case that a law firm would not have the bodily limits of the at fault party

Does an Estate Administrator (no will) have an obligation to (truthfully) communicate with other heirs settlement status/timing?

Fathers estate is suing a hospital for wrongful death. Personal representative has died. Can remaining beneficiaries continue?

My spouse passed away recently, with will. Our joint checking/savings account must be closed and proceeds put in estate?

I was hit head on by a person last week totaling my Ford Focus with his Mitubishi Expo and was told he is being cited for DUI.

I am the only survivor to my father's sister. Will I be notified once her will is filed?

Do my sister and i have a claim to unclaimed funds in ohio

Can I deduct medical bills paid through a non-taxable settlement?

At a drive-thru of a chain restaurant the wind blew a sign onto my vehicle's hood. They are claiming no responsibility.

Will bank accounts / investment accounts that have beneficiary designation avoid probate?