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Estate Planning
Protect your family memories and leave your out-of-state summer home to someone you Trust
Summer is finally here, a much welcomed and appreciated time for Ohioans who spend so many months couped up inside. While some stay to savor the sun over Lake Erie, others are off elsewhere to family cabins or cottages. These annual trips produce years of memories,...
The importance of doing estate planning if you are divorced
The legal work involved in a typical divorce already can be draining for most individuals, but estate planning is an important piece that’s often forgotten in the typical separation process. A divorce changes your life, so it’s critical that those changes also are...
Guardianship
Why college students need Power of Attorneys
You’ve packed up the mini-fridge and twin XL sheets, but there may be something even more important you’re forgetting as you prepare your teen for college—establishing his or her Power of Attorney (POA). While many people tend to focus on POAs for the elderly, or for...
The importance of doing estate planning if you are divorced
The legal work involved in a typical divorce already can be draining for most individuals, but estate planning is an important piece that’s often forgotten in the typical separation process. A divorce changes your life, so it’s critical that those changes also are...
Real Estate
What landlords need to know about Ohio rental laws
Deciding to become a landlord can be a great business but there are important legal aspects that are critical to know. Failure to understand and abide by what landlords are and are not permitted to do can result in costly and time-consuming legal issues. Here are some...
What you need to know before becoming an Airbnb host
Deciding to host an Airbnb can be a great source of extra income, but it’s important to know the laws around doing so in your specific city before you advertise your listing. These rules can be confusing so Airbnb says it’s working with governments around the world to...
Trusts & Probates
3 Probate Myths Debunked
I often get questions about probate, the legal process that occurs after someone dies to administer their property and estate while also seeing that all expenses are paid. While it’s a common process, it seems to generate a lot of confusion. In an effort to provide...
Here’s how you can protect your funeral and disposition decisions
Have you thought about your end-of-life arrangements? Do you want a wake or church service, or a more unique or simpler ceremony? Are you considering cremation? Maybe you just want to assign someone you can trust to make these decisions for you? Traditionally, your...