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Beverly A Stull
Probate, Elder Law, and Estate Attorney in Blue Ash, West Chester, Hyde Park
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Biography
I have the experience to help you settle the estate of a loved one, guide you through Medicaid planning and application, or help you plan for your own times of incapacity or death. I also have the patience and understanding to guide you with compassion during difficult times. With offices in Blue Ash, Hyde Park, and West Chester, I can meet where it is convenient for you.
Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law
- J.D. (2011)
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Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar Association
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- Activities: Elder Law committee, Estate Planning & Probate committee
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- State Bar of Ohio  # 0088078
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Ohio
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Fees
- Free Consultation
Practice Areas
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Legal Answers
- Q. my mother passed away with no will or anything. I am her only child, she did not remarry.
- A: I am sorry for your loss. If your mother's name was the only one on the bank account and the truck, you will need to open a probate estate. There are 3 different sizes of estates, based on the value of the probate assets. You should check the website of the probate court of the county where she lived. They will have forms and instructions. If you feel that you cannot handle them yourself, contact a probate attorney; they can assist you and save you time and frustration.
- Q. Is the family to Pay the nursing home debt of the passed client.. With no Medicaid assistance I am POA of Medical only
- A: The family is only responsible for the debt to the extent of the estate's assets.
- Q. Is a surviving spouse, if they did not sign a guarantee, required to pay hospital medical bills if the deceased spouse?
- A: According to recent Ohio case law, a creditor must deliver their claim to the estate's representative within 6 months of date of death. The cancer treatment center's claim should be denied.
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