Estate of MacIas, 08-Ca-1734 (2-27-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Luis Macias Jr. (Appellant), a grandchild and heir of the decedent Guadalupe Macias (whose estate is Appellee), appeals the probate court's decision partially affirming the Administrator's decision to pay two particular claims. Reynaldo Macias and Luis Macias Sr., the decedent's two sons, each filed a claim based on the care that he gave his father during the months before his death. Appellant contends that neither claim is valid and neither was timely filed. We will reverse with respect to Reynaldo's claim but affirm with respect to Luis's.

{¶ 2} Here are the undisputed facts.…