Both my parents are deceased. They did own a trailer but the landlady of the park took the trailer and any assets inside and all that is gone now. There is only a bank account left. They did not have a will and I was power of attorney for my mother before passing . Is it possible for me to be able... View More 
answered on Oct 15, 2021
Unless the account was set to pay on death to a beneficiary, then the only way to access those funds is by going through the probate process. The process can be complex, although as Mr. Jaap said, there are occasions when a simplified process can be used. If you want to try doing it yourself I... View More
I received a citation for simple assault in Ohio
answered on Oct 14, 2021
How an investigation proceeds is to a certain extent up to the discretion of the investigating officer. While there can certainly be arguments about partiality, if your wife witnessed the incident then she may be called upon to testify later. (Either as a defense or prosecution's witness).... View More
Covid related. Mother was in hospital. Doctors requiring first floor instead of third floor apartment.
answered on Oct 14, 2021
You need to speak with an attorney who practices landlord/tenant law.
Best of luck.
I'm a resident of Ohio but was texting while driving in West Virginia which caused me to swerve and cross left of center. I explained this to the officer but he insisted I was intoxicated. I asked to take the breathalyzer several times but was refused. I also explained that due to previous... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2021
If the offense occurred in WV, then you need a WV attorney. Whether or not you have any legal defenses is a complex question and requires a detailed analysis of the entirety of the situation. In short, you need to find a way to obtain an attorney. Maybe readdress your financial situation with... View More
My parents are in their 70s and my father isn't in the best health.
answered on Oct 12, 2021
You're walking a fine line here. Ohio Medicaid presumes that transfers to family members are "improper" under the Medicaid rules. The burden is on you to prove otherwise.
Issue 1: Could Medicaid put a lien on the house? - It depends on how title to the home is held. If... View More
My grandfather died in june leaving his assets in trust to his son and daughter equally. His son (my dad) died before receiving his half of assets. My dad was on Supplemental Security Income at time of death and for last 10 years. The family says his half of the assets will pass into his estate to... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2021
SSI works differently than the Medicaid program. While the federal government has mandated that state Medicaid programs are to seek reimbursement from the estate of a deceased under certain circumstances, it does not extend to SSI benefits. That being said, if an overpayment was made by SSI to... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2021
Look to the terms of your lease agreement. As long as he complies with his legal obligations then it doesn't matter what his subsequent plans for the property are. The landlord is the owner and can do what he wants with the property.
He didn't own his home and his vehicle when back to the finance company. He did have a life insurance policies I'm sure but how do I track them down.
answered on Oct 6, 2021
You need to open up a probate estate in order to be appointed the administrator of your father's estate. This will need to be done in the county where your father lived when he passed away. Each county has local rules and forms that are needed in doing this.
If you are trying to... View More
I went to my Dr to get med refills and hoping for lab work due to not feeling well,long story short. My Dr got upset cause I hadn't seen him in a while and after he went through meds to refill I was telling him of issues at hand I was having and he rudely stopped me from what I was saying to... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2021
"Can I sue a Dr for telling me I'm a burden and that I have too many issues?" - No, that does not support a lawsuit.
You can sit down with a medical malpractice attorney to review his care and treatment and see if he was negligent. If you failed to abide by his orders and... View More
So I quit claim deed was given to me 7 years ago and I've been going through a divorce for almost that amount of time and it was just finalized a week ago Thursday and I went to file and paid the convenience fees and the recording fees but something wasn't on the deed a number I... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2021
You need to sit down with an attorney in your area so he or she can take a detailed look at your situation. This issue is going to be to involved for an answer on this forum.
I have a friend who is currently in jail facing new felonies. He left state while he is on probation. He has two felony 4s and two felony 5s that he is on probation for. He is facing 2 felony 4 on the new charge.
Avoid bankruptcy - many medical expenses - Would you know what would happen if we just wrote a letter explaining our situation?
answered on Oct 4, 2021
You may not be able to avoid bankruptcy, that's what it's there for. You can contact the credit card companies to see if they would be willing to work with you. Otherwise, a debt consolidation service may also be of assistance.
Best of luck.
answered on Oct 4, 2021
Unless she is under a Guardianship/mental disability, you can't. When a person turns 18 the parent has no legal right to require their return. I suggest reaching out and trying to improve the relationship if you want to see her again.
answered on Sep 28, 2021
What do you mean by trusted? If you are performing case law research, this is complex task even for many attorneys. One of the main things to be cognizant of is that laws change, and legal precedent gets overruled all the time. Law libraries can give you a starting point, but their materials are... View More
I am representing myself in 2 custody cases but i dont know what i need to be defending myself against. As i am my own attorney, doesnt their attorney have to disclose whatever evidence they have against me so I am able to build a proper defense?? Please help me!!
answered on Sep 27, 2021
The question is more complex than you think. If you are trying to avoid hiring an attorney you will need to review the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, and Ohio Rules of Evidence. (links below) You can also go into your local law library to review legal treatises on the topic.
Best of luck.... View More
I have a friend wanting to sign her baby over to my wife and I. Father doesn’t want to be involved with the baby and he has another child with her that he’s not involved with either. They aren’t together currently and have never been married. She’s scared of him because he has damaged her... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2021
The analysis is too complex for this forum. You need to sit down with a family law attorney in your area to discuss the entirety of the situation in detail.
Best of luck.
The cops pulled me over for my headlights not being on one night. We told them about weed in the car.. After the cops took the weed they didnt issue was any tickets, should I tell my po that we got pulled over by the cops and tell him the truth?
answered on Sep 27, 2021
Tough to say without the full picture. It's common for police to seize the contraband but wait until the lab results come back to formally file charges. Keep in mind that you have the right to remain silent.
Best of luck.
answered on Sep 27, 2021
Your question seems to have been cut off. If he is a minor and there are delinquency issues, then contact law enforcement.
answered on Sep 24, 2021
The answer depends on additional details. Section 4511.75 of the Ohio Revised Code spells out your obligations. (link below)
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4511.75
What are my rights if this dog continues to come here and do this, we’ve called the warden already and spoke to the neighbor she refuses to tie up dog when it’s let out of her house and is requesting us to call her to clean up the mess and I am not okay with this I don’t want to do with it at... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2021
I would keep after law enforcement, or if all else fails hire a lawyer. I show the Mansfield Ordinance 505.03 (Link below) lays out criminal charges for failing to control a dangerous dog. The owner could also face civil penalties if the dog does harm someone. Hopefully it never gets to that... View More
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