Closeup male senior hand writing Sign contract document concept

Responsibility of Heirs

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “Are heirs financially responsible for liens on parents estate?” Answer from Ohio Estate Planning Attorney Staten Middleton: “There are multiple issues in your question. I would urge you to contact a… Read More
Read More
Categories: Avvo Questions
Property investment / reverse mortgage, financial concept : Small home or house model with green door and stacks of rising coins, depicts saving money to buy a new residential asset, human basic needs

Probating an Estate That is Less Than $6,000

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “How do you probate an estate that is less than $6000 assets and 15,000 in debt??” Answer from Ohio Estate Planning Attorney Staten Middleton: “I would suggest you not open an estate until you talk to… Read More
Read More
Categories: Avvo Questions
Shot of a woman going over paperwork with her elderly mother at home

Is a Will Valid?

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “Is a will wrote on paper and noterized legal” Answer from Bowling Green, Ohio Estate Planning Attorney Staten Middleton: “ More information is needed. Does your mother live in Ohio. The law in Ohio p… Read More
Read More
Categories: Avvo Questions
Shot of a senior couple looking unhappy while going through paperwork at home

Who Will Inherit Estate?

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “My brother Ric left his house to my mom and brother Doug but Doug died 2 years ago and Ric never updated his will. Does Doug’s part go to his adopted daughter or to my mom or me the only other sibling left… Read More
Read More
Categories: Avvo Questions

Avvo Question

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “If you are the 2nd person to be power of attorney and the person before you is your sister, can you over rule her?” Answer from Wood County, OH Estate Planning Attorney Staten Middleton:” It depends… Read More
Read More
Categories: Avvo Questions

Avvo Question

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “My Father passed away on AUG 19, 2012 he has a will and left his daughter which is me as the executor of his estate. I went to close his bank account out and they said the will was out date and there’s no… Read More
Read More
Categories: Avvo Questions

Avvo Question

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “Need to sell my mom’s house for nursing home fees. Do we need to do anything with title to sell?” Answer from Ohio Estate Planning Attorney Staten Middleton: “It sounds as if you need an attorn… Read More
Read More
Categories: Avvo Questions

Avvo Question

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “My husband has POA to sell his fathers home. The proceeds are intended to be used for his care and living expenses. He is in assisted living. He has not proved to be wise with finances and we suspect gambling. H… Read More
Read More
Categories: Avvo Questions

Avvo Question

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “My sister in law has medical poa over my mother in law. She has my mother in law in a nursing home locked dementia unit.” Answer from Bowling Green, OH Estate Planning Attorney Staten Middleton: “Ano… Read More
Read More
Categories: Avvo Questions

Avvo Question

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “I recently lost my husband and lost 2000 a month from ss and retirement pension. i get 903 a month i owe 15000 in cc debt…” Answer from Bowling Green, OH Probate Attorney Staten Middleton: “Do… Read More
Read More
Categories: Avvo Questions