Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
Estates / Outstanding Medical Bills
My mother died 5 months ago. She had a very simple will and a very small estate. The proceeds from her estate have already been divided evenally between her three children. There was no property and or probate involved. I do have some money left in her checking account to pay any outstanding medical bills. How long should I keep her checking account open to pay any outstanding medical bills? All of her other outstanding bills have been paid in full. Many thanks for the free advice...
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Estates / Outstanding Medical Bills
It sounds as though you did not open a case with the probate court for purposes of probating your mom's will.
Generally claims against an estate can be presented anytime within one year.
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GoodLuck!
DHD