For some families, the way that elderly parents distribute their assets after their deaths can create friction among siblings and other heirs. But, some families have the opposite problem: Mom and Dad died broke.What happens next can vary, of course, dependent upon...
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Do you know how to handle incidents of road rage?
You are driving along on your morning commute and realize that your exit is coming up. You quickly switch from the middle lane to the outermost exit lane, forgetting to hit your signal first. The blare of a horn startles you, and you realize that you may have...
Spendthrift trusts can solve estate planning problems
You've accumulated significant assets and resources during your time here on Earth. Once you pass on, you want the assurance that your heirs will be well cared for after you're gone.The problem is that not all heirs are well-served by unfettered access to large sums...
Take me out to the ballgame (but bring the netting)
If it's October, you know that Major League Baseball (M.L.B.) fans are preparing to attend the World Series games. Football fans may have their Super Bowl, but the final weeks of October are hallowed time for devoted fans of America's pastime.Regardless of which teams...
Is it time to revisit your estate plan?
Planning what happens to your possessions after you die may not sound like an exciting way to spend a day, but the alternative is leaving a mess for your family to muddle through.You may have created a plan years ago. However, did you know that there are times when...
Whom should you call first after a car accident?
No one gets behind the wheel expecting to be in a car accident, but it is, unfortunately, likely to happen at some point. When it does, the stressful nature of the situation makes it hard to remember what to do. That is why you need to prepare now on how to react.A...
Are your children the victims of malicious mother syndrome?
Divorce may bring out the worst in people, even those who were once so in love. Once the dust settles and the final papers filed, life may start to return to a new normal.You may notice a change in your children and the way they interact with you. While some change in...
How will OVI affect you as a professional driver?
Let us say that you are a professional truck driver and have had a commercial driver’s license for more than a decade. You are looking forward to a raise in pay, but you were recently pulled over and arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle impaired. How...
Swatting: the prank that’s serious
Like many Ohio teens and young adults, your children love to play online games, spend time on social media and hang out with their friends. You don't find this particularly worrisome, since you taught your kids to make smart decisions regarding their activities with...
Can you modify an Ohio divorce order?
Your divorce is final, and you breathe a sigh of relief because you can now move forward with your life. However, life likes to throw curve balls. Unexpected changes are difficult enough but even more so after a divorce due to added complexity. You find that now your...
