Beverly A Stull

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.

• Probate
• Elder Law
• Estate Planning

• Free Consultation

Ohio

Since 2011

University of Cincinnati College of Law

J.D. (2011)

2008 - 2011

Cincinnati Bar Association

2011 - Current

Activities: Elder Law committee, Estate Planning and Probate committee

Ohio State Bar Association

2011 - Current

Activities: Elder Law committee, Estate Planning & Probate committee

State Bar of Ohio  # 0088078

Member

2011 - Current

Q. My father recently passed away with no will.Just my sister and i. Next steps in regard to estate? Ohio

28 September 2020

A: It depends on whether your father had any probate property - property without a beneficiary, without a joint owner, and not in trust. If the bank account was in his name only, you will need to open an estate in probate court. Depending on the size of the probate assets, you may be able to do a small estate, either a Summary Release or a Relief from Administration. Depending on the county where you dad resided, the probate court may assist you with the forms needed, or you may want to consult with a probate attorney for advice. Forms and instructions are usually available online. Small estates typically involve just a few forms that, once approved by the court, you use to transfer the assets.

Q. How do you go about writing a will? Do you do it with your spouse or does each person write their own? What is the cost?

22 July 2020

A: You and your spouse should have separate wills. It is best to hire an estate planning attorney to draft them, as they can make sure that the wills are done properly according to state law. Costs vary, but most attorneys have a flat fee for wills and can tell you when you make an appointment to see them. Many also offer free consultations, so that you can be sure you are comfortable with the attorney you choose.

Q. My father passed away in April my sister is the EOE. I wasn't mentioned in the Will. Were not speaking what can I do?

11 June 2020

A: Your father had the right to include or exclude anyone he wanted. And good for him to give only to children who were speaking to him! If you wanted to be treated like his daughter after his death, you should have treated him like your father when he was alive; it is too late now!