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Education
- University of Akron
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
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- University of Akron School of Law
- J.D. (2001)
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- Capital University
- B.A. (1997)
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Professional Experience
- Mary Ellen Leslie & Associates, LLC
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Certifications
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
- University of Akron
Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar
- Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Ohio
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
- Free Consultation
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Can Medicaid seize grandma's house if elderly uncle is living in it?
- A: If a doctor will confirm that without your uncle's care and assistance, your Grandmother would not have been able to continue living in her home, for as long as she was able to, your uncle should be allowed to continue to live in the home as long as he wishes. When he no longer needs to occupy the house, the state will put a lien on it to recover the cost of her care.
- Q. Our attorney in Ohio just sent us a $48,000 bill for settling my brother's estate. looks excessive. do i have recourse?
- A: Assuming you are a beneficiary of the estate, you should have the choice of approving the attorney fees. In most Probate Courts, if you do not agree with the fees requested, the Court will schedule a hearing id there are any disapprovals of attorney fees requested.
- Q. In Feb 2021, I received a letter from a financial firm looking for relatives of an uncle who passed in 2015. What now?
- A: Check with the Probate Court to confirm if there had been an estate filed. If. There had been an estate, it would have to be reopened for you to have the authority to pursue the funds referenced.
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