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What Is a Trustee Required to Do?

20 May 2021

You might be considering using a trust as part of your estate plan—or someone may have asked you to be the trustee for their estate. Before you make a final decision, make sure you understand what is required of trustees....

How Divorce Affects Bankruptcy

15 May 2021

Unfortunately, not every marriage works out—and many of them fail due to financial issues. Whether you’re ending your marriage because you’re drowning in debt, or your divorce is the reason for your debt, bankruptcy may help you recover. Since your...

What to Know About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Policies

10 May 2021

All nursing homes are required to have an elder abuse and neglect policy. These policies are designed to keep their residents safe, provide a method for patients and visitors to report abuses and demonstrate expectations of staff. However, just because...

Estate Planning for LGBTQ Couples

20 Apr 2021

Same-sex marriage has been federally recognized since 2015, thanks to the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges. This landmark decision afforded the same automatic legal protections to LGBTQ couples as heterosexual couples receive—but that doesn’t protect you if you choose...

Can You Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy?

15 Apr 2021

Love them or hate them (let’s be honest, you probably hate them), student loans are a fact of life for millions of Americans. Loans we took out in our late teens and early twenties can burden us for the rest...

How Nursing Home Elopement Can Qualify as Abuse

10 Apr 2021

When you think of elopement, you’re probably thinking of the romantic kind—wedding bells, a fabulous destination, and two folks desperately in love. When it comes to nursing home elopement, however, the situation can be dire. In a legal and nursing...

Can You Qualify for Workers’ Compensation More Than Once?

05 Apr 2021

Depending on the type of work a person performs, it’s entirely possible that an employee could be injured on the job more than once. Many clients wonder if they’re allowed to file for workers’ compensation benefits more than once, whether...

Nursing Home Staffing Shortages Can Lead to Abuse

20 Mar 2021

When you have a loved one in a nursing home, it’s not just the quality of the staff that counts. Quantity matters, too. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, nursing homes have been under intense pressure to care for their patients...

Why You Need to Designate a Power of Attorney

15 Mar 2021

Estate planning involves more than writing a will. In addition to distributing your property after death, you should also give serious thought to what happens if you’re incapacitated. Who do you want to make decisions on your behalf when you...

Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation for Contracting COVID-19?

10 Mar 2021

Over 500,000 people have died due to COVID-19, and nearly 29 million have been infected at the time this article was written. Even if you survive the virus, it can come at a price: many people have suffered what appear...

Can I Use Bankruptcy to Discharge My Tax Bill?

05 Mar 2021

Tax time is here. If you’ve been hit with a large tax bill—especially when dealing with financial difficulties in the wake of the pandemic—you might wonder whether you can file for bankruptcy to avoid paying. As a general rule, bankruptcy...

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Can You File for Bankruptcy While Self-Employed?

19 Feb 2021

It’s easy to get behind on your debts, especially after a year like 2020. That’s why many people are filing for bankruptcy in Ohio. But can you file for bankruptcy while self-employed? Since your income history is part of the...

Should I Settle My Ohio Workers’ Compensation Case?

18 Feb 2021

If you have a workers’ compensation claim, it might be difficult to decide whether to settle or whether to fight. The answer will vary depending on the facts of your individual situation. Some people want to settle their claim to...

Signs of Non-Physical Nursing Home Abuse

15 Feb 2021

When we think of nursing home abuse, it is often purely physical. You’ve probably heard horror stories of elderly patients left bruised and injured from rough care. Nursing home abuse can also be non-physical, which is much harder to detect...

How to Leave Cryptocurrency in Your Will

10 Feb 2021

Cryptocurrency is becoming more mainstream, but some practicalities—like leaving it to someone else in your will—have not quite caught on. A person could have millions in Bitcoin when they die unexpectedly, but if their loved ones don’t know it exists...

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Which Type of Personal Bankruptcy is Right for Me?

25 Jan 2021

When bills start piling up and there’s no hope of paying them off, filing for bankruptcy in Ohio can give you a clean slate. Bankruptcy provides the opportunity to wipe out your debts, but the type you choose will determine...

Can I Sue for Damages and File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

22 Jan 2021

If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim to make up for your lost wages and medical costs. If you’re also hoping that you can also sue your employer for damages, be warned...

Employment Law Uniformity Act

21 Jan 2021

On January 12, 2021, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 352, the Employment Law Uniformity Act. The law becomes effective on April 13, 2021 and makes significant changes to Ohio’s framework for addressing workplace discrimination claims as codified...

How Trusts Can Help Avoid Probate

15 Jan 2021

When you plan to leave your estate to loved ones, a little strategic planning can ensure that most, if not all of your assets, can bypass probate in Ohio. Probate and its associated fees can account for some of your...

Events Triggering a Will Update

22 Dec 2020

If you have a living will, you may not have given much thought to updating it. After all, what could have changed so dramatically that you would need to update your estate plan? Actually, many life events, both big and...

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Small Business Restructuring

20 Dec 2020

Small business owners throughout the country have suffered due to COVID-19 shutdowns and the resulting financial recession. Even though more than $20 billion was issued through the Small Business Administration disaster loan program, there are many business owners still in...

What to Know About Evictions During COVID-19

11 Dec 2020

While the rate of COVID-19 infections continues to steadily increase in Ohio and the United States, lawmakers struggle with who should be bear the brunt of the economic penalties, which result when a large portion of our population is unable...

What You Should Know About the Nursing Home Neglect Immunity Bill

30 Nov 2020

If you have an elderly loved one in an Ohio nursing home, or if you currently live in a nursing home in Ohio, you are sadly aware of the increased risk of COVID-19 exposure, illness and death. Residents in nursing...

What Types of Injuries Are Excluded from Workers’ Compensation Coverage in Ohio?

25 Nov 2020

If you recently sustained an injury at work, you may be planning to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. It is important to understand what injuries are covered by workers’ compensation. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) provides...

Ohio COVID Immunity Law Article

16 Nov 2020

The COVID pandemic has permeated every aspect of business and personal life. There have been shut downs, restrictions, and procedures that businesses are supposed to follow which have frequently changed. As a response on September 14, 2020 Governor DeWine signed...

Overview of Benefits Available Through the Ohio Workers’ Compensation System

05 Nov 2020

Nо оnе wants tо bе hurt оn thе job, but unfоrtunаtеlу, this dоеѕ hарреn all too often. If you were the victim of a workplace injury, you should consider pursuing a claim through the Ohiо workers’ соmpensation system. Undеr Ohiо...

What are Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?

03 Nov 2020

If you have an elderly loved one in an Ohio nursing home, it is critical that you learn the signs and symptoms of nursing home abuse and neglect. You should know that signs and symptoms can vary widely, and not...

What is the Shadow Docket and Why is it Important?

03 Nov 2020

The term “shadow docket” was first used by William Baude in his law review article from 2015.[1] The term refers to decisions from the United States Supreme Court, which are decided outside of its regular docket without oral argument. Generally,...

Dоеѕ Ohiо Workers’ Compensation Cоvеr Rереtitivе Strеѕѕ Injuries?

01 Nov 2020

Althоugh many реорlе аѕѕосiаtе wоrkеrѕ’ соmреnѕаtiоn bеnеfitѕ with single inсidеntѕ, benefits may also be аvаilаblе to workers who suffer rереtitivе ѕtrеѕѕ injuriеѕ. What Exactly is a Repetitive Stress Injury? Repetitive stress injuries, аlѕо referred to аѕ rереtitivе motion injuriеѕ or...

What Makes a Will Valid in Ohio?

29 Oct 2020

Do you have a valid will? Regardless of your age or health, a will is extremely important. Although we can make plans for the future, it is critical to have plans in writing for distributing your assets to your loved...

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