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Q: What is the purpose of custody case interrogatories in Ohio?
I am representing myself in a custody case in Ohio. The defendant's attorney sent me a set of interrogatories and a request for production of documents directed to the natural mother, which is my role in this case. What is the purpose of these interrogatories and requests for production?
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Jul 31, 2026
answered on Jul 31, 2026
These are all methods of discovery that the parties send to each other to learn and confirm facts in the case. You want to carefully study rules 26 through 37 of the rules of civil procedure. Rule 26 lays out the scope of discovery. This forum is not a substitute for going to law school.... View More 
Q: What is the purpose of custody case interrogatories in Ohio?
I am representing myself in a custody case in Ohio. The defendant's attorney sent me a set of interrogatories and a request for production of documents directed to the natural mother, which is my role in this case. What is the purpose of these interrogatories and requests for production?
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Ronald R. Petroff
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answered on Aug 4, 2026
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answered on Aug 4, 2026
In Ohio, interrogatories and requests for production of documents are discovery tools. Their purpose is to allow the opposing party to gather information, narrow the disputed issues, preserve your positions, and prepare for trial. They are not evidence themselves, but your responses can later be... View More
Q: Can executor use estate donation receipts for personal tax in California?
I live in California. My sister is the sole executor of our mother's estate. Recently, she donated items directly from our mother's estate to the Salvation Army. My sister, a sole executor, is considering using the donation receipts on her personal income tax return. I, along with my... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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answered on Aug 26, 2026
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answered on Aug 26, 2026
No, and this is actually two separate problems layered on top of each other - a tax issue and a fiduciary duty issue - so it's worth answering both.
On the tax side: a charitable deduction belongs to whoever actually owned the property that was donated. Items donated "from the... View More
Q: What legal actions can I take regarding a trustee's resignation and property sales in a trust?
I am a beneficiary of a trust in California, and I've encountered troubling actions by the trustee. The trustee, Monica Perez, resigned in 2012, as documented by a resignation letter my parents recently found in their safe. In this letter, Monica irrevocably resigned and stated that she would... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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answered on Aug 6, 2026
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answered on Aug 6, 2026
This raises two separate issues: whether Monica had any authority to act as trustee in 2023, and whether the sale itself breached her fiduciary duties.
Her 2012 resignation likely ended her authority for good. If the resignation was irrevocable and the trust requires a court-appointed... View More
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Q: Does an elderly co-owner need to use a trust to protect assets in a DUI case?
I received a DUI with bodily injury. My car is co-owned with someone who the dealership mistakenly listed as a co-owner instead of a co-signer. This person has early dementia and a trust/conservatorship established since 2009. As the court date is approaching in December, my AAA insurance wants him... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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answered on Aug 26, 2026
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answered on Aug 26, 2026
There's a lot layered into this one, so let's take it piece by piece.
Whether he has any real exposure at all: California Vehicle Code section 17150 makes a vehicle's owner vicariously liable for the negligence of someone driving with the owner's permission - but... View More
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