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Understanding durable power of attorney for health care
As people age, their mental capacity usually decreases. While this may cause minor inconveniences with regard to misplacing items, etc., decreased mental capacity becomes more of an issue when the individual must make important decisions regarding his or her future health care and financial needs. Added to that is the circumstance in which a person…
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Do you know how much your personal injury claim is worth?
The aftermath of a personal injury incident in Ohio can be expensive and complicated. Victims may be unsure of how they should proceed in order to pick up the pieces of their lives and move forward. In some cases, those who are suffering because of the negligent or reckless actions of another person could have…
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Hit-and-run car crash in West Price Hill claims woman’s life
Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration with loved ones. However, the day turned into tragedy for one Ohio family after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Now, a family is left dealing with their grief and the unfortunate fact that those responsible for the accident have yet to be…
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Erie County car accident claims 1 life, 2 teens injured
When driving, one must pay close attention to his or her surroundings in order to avoid potential hazards and reduce the chances of an accident. A recent car accident in Erie County underscores this rule. Although the accident is still under investigation, reports state that a woman lost her life and two teens were injured…
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2 killed, one severely injured in head-on crash
A recent early morning in Ohio crash took the lives of two people and severely injured another. The accident happened near Lima and involved two vehicles. Now, the surviving family members of those killed are left to pick up the pieces, and another person’s life is likely forever altered by the event. Those adversely affected…
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Where should probate proceedings be opened?
Being in charge of settling someone’s final personal matters is a considerable responsibility. It is certainly not something that should be taken lightly because, depending on the nature of the estate, probate can be a long and complex process. In fact, if a person held property in Ohio and other locations, such as different counties…
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Understanding the implications of a catastrophic injury
An accident that results in a serious injury has the potential to affect the victim for the rest of his or her life. The nature of certain types of catastrophic injuries is that it may not be immediately clear how an injury will impact the victim until much later. In some cases, the individual who…
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Thinking about goals is an important estate planning step
Often, people touch the lives of those around them more greatly than they think. In some cases, Ohio residents may want to have a greater impact or continue to influence others even after their passing. Fortunately, estate planning could help meet such a goal, whether it involves close family or others outside such a relationship.…
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Starting a business? Understand intellectual property
When Ohio entrepreneurs have an original idea that they feel can fill a gap in a certain industry, they may wonder how no one has come up with the idea before. Though it is entirely possible to come up with a concept, product or service that others have not offered, all industries continually move and…
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How do executors open the probate process?
When someone is the executor of an Ohio estate, the individual has a duty to close all remaining matters associated with that estate. Before any steps can be taken toward doing that, however, he or she must first open the probate process with the court. This step is necessary to ensure that the executor has the legal authority to handle the affairs of the…