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At one point or another, you might have asked yourself "Do I need a trust?" The estate tax laws have extended the exemptions so that unless you are transferring over $12 million at death you will not pay estate taxes. Ohio has not had estate taxes for a decade so...
What is Probate & Can a Probate Attorney Help
Probate is a legal process of (1) proving a will reflects the true wishes of a deceased person, (2) inventorying their property and belongings, (3) paying off their debts and taxes, and (4) distributing what’s left to their next of kin. Well, that’s the definition a...
Pay Day Lender or Loan Shark – Is There a Real Difference?
The term loan shark may bring to mind an unsavory character on a street corner or in a dark alley that you seek in desperation. The Term payday lender conjures up a legitimate business in a storefront in your hometown. Yet are these two things the same thing? Well,...
Divvy Up Your Stuff Now & Avoid Hurting Your Loved Ones Later.
As 70+ Million baby boomers head into their later years and downsize or pass how do they divvy up their “stuff” in this process? One way is to speak with your family while you are alive and ask if any of them have a desire for a particular item. Family meetings where...
What does foreclosure mean?
The bank has foreclosed, a judgment in foreclosure has been signed and filed with the court and the dreaded Sheriff sale has occurred. You no longer have any ownership rights to your house, right? Unfortunately, that is not the case. You still own your house with all...
Elder Law & Long Term Care Planning
Most people over the age of 65 will eventually need help with activities of daily living. A man will need an estimated 2.2 years of such assistance and a woman will need an estimated 3.7 years. If only one spouse needs the help it can be financially...
Ohio’s New LLC Law & What You Should Know
On January 8, 2021 the LLC law of Ohio was signed into effect. Ohio's New LLC Law affects all LLC’s formed in Ohio after February 11, 2022. The old law was completely repealed and the new Ohio Revised Code section 1706 is its replacement. This replacement was made...
DOMESTIC SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS IN BANKRUPTCY
You have a Domestic Support Obligation (DSO) and now you have to file for bankruptcy to gain the “fresh Start” after your divorce. How does the bankruptcy court handle DSO’s? These debts are not ordinary debts they are for the support of your...
IF “MIRANDA” IS VIOLTED CAN YOU SUE THE GOVERNMENT
The warning created by the “Miranda” case has become a staple in police lexicon and popular culture. What if that warning is violated during an interrogation and a confession against the right to remain silent established by the 5th Amendment is gained. ...
CAN YOU AFFORD A MORTGAGE MODIFICATION IN A BANKRUPTCY?
In traditional chapter 13 a filer is require to pay the regular monthly mortgage payments and the arrearages – the amount of payments they are behind when the chapter 13 is filed – through the plan for up to 60 months of the plan. The arrearages must be paid in...
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