Toledo, OH asked in Real Estate Law, Collections, Health Care Law and Probate for Ohio

Q: Hello. I'm wondering is there a statute of limitations for a property title lein in the state of Ohio?

I have a property i recieved through probate that my parents once owned. I had to settle their debts first (tax lein and medicaid lein). Probate closed over a year ago but now I an finding out I have "encumbrances" attached to the title of my property. One in particular is from a nursing facility my father stayed before his death. It's from 2016 and I'm wondering is there a statute of limitations on that?

2 Lawyer Answers
Aaron Epling
Aaron Epling
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Hilliard, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: I've never heard of anybody getting out of paying the Medicaid claim by waiting for the statute of limitations to run.

Todd B. Kotler agrees with this answer

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Canton, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Judgment Liens run for five years and can be extended for an additional five. In all likelihood you will need to settle the lien.

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