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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…
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A slip-and-fall event can cause serious, lasting harm
Falling can cause many reactions in a person and those surrounding the individual. In a minor incident, a person may fall and immediately get back up, feeling embarrassed as those around laugh. Unfortunately, incidents do occur in which a slip-and-fall event can have serious injuries, and the victim cannot immediately get up. In such cases, the…
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Estate planning mistakes could cost you time and money
Planning for the future can be a complex process involving legal and financial decisions that will affect you and your loved ones long-term. It can be daunting to consider what you may want to happen after you pass away or in the event you are unable to speak for yourself due to incapacitation. Creating an…
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Don’t overlook these details when estate planning
Ohio residents who have an estate plan may believe that they are set in their end-of-life wishes. However, there are often situations that arise after a plan has been created, and sometimes, individuals may not plan as thoroughly as they had thought. Often, it pays to remember the finer details when estate planning. Unfortunately, there are…
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Is arbitration right for every business dispute?
These days, it is not unusual for business owners across the country, including those in Ohio, to consider alternative dispute resolution methods. In particular, including arbitration clauses in business contracts to ensure that any dispute is resolved with this method rather than litigation is not usual. However, before company owners consider this method the best…
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Selling property during probate is time-consuming
Acting as the executor of an Ohio estate puts a lot of pressure on a person. Even if he or she willingly accepted the role and knew what it would entail, the probate process itself can still take much time and effort to complete. If the executor needs to sell remaining assets during the process, it can be…
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