How do wills and estates affect adopted children?

If you have adopted a child or are an adoptee, what happens when either adoptive or birth parents die under Ohio law? Do laws differ either with or without a will? Do adoptees have a right to a birth parent’s inheritance, or a right to their adopte… Read More
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Does state law overrule city law in oil and gas zoning?

As a land owner in Ohio, you may be well aware of oil and gas companies seeking the rights to drill on or near your land. City zoning ordinances in your particular area may prevent these companies from obtaining the necessary zoning rights, but often… Read More
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Can you challenge your parent’s will?

One of the most common questions asked by clients of probate litigation attorneys is if they are able to contest a will. It’s a good question to ask, as simply being dissatisfied with the provisions in a will is insufficient grounds for contesting… Read More
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Do you pay taxes on inherited property?

Now that it is tax season, residents in Ohio who received an inheritance last year may be wondering if they are responsible for any taxes related to the property. The good news is beneficiaries are not responsible for any taxes on items they receive… Read More
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What is breach of fiduciary duty?

If you and your Ohio-based business have entered into a partnership, joint venture or agreement with another business only for that business to fail to uphold their ethical responsibility to you as the beneficiary of the agreement, this may constitut… Read More
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Categories: Business Litigation

Privacy compliance in the healthcare field

Although regulations have been in place for awhile, healthcare providers in Ohio should brush up on compliance laws on a regular basis. This is especially important for those practitioners looking to open their own office, as the penalties for not ob… Read More
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Trusts and responsible distribution

Ohio residents who want to properly manage their money and other assets may find a trust is the way to go. Not only is it a method to protect the owner and their assets after death or in the case of mental incapacity, but the owner can also direct ho… Read More
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What is foreign qualification?

Business owners in Ohio who want to expand their company into another state may need to go through a process called foreign qualification. The term may be confusing as it seems to refer to doing business in another country, but this is not the case.… Read More
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Creating noncompete agreements that protect your business

Human resources are a key component to the success of any business. In many situations, in fact, staff control some of the most important information. For businesses that have significant trade secrets known by or accessible to staff, noncompete agre… Read More
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Trusts and estate planning

With a new year around the corner, people in Ohio may be focused on getting their finances in order. Along with making sure their will is up to date, some may be thinking of setting up a trust. As a way of preserving and passing on wealth, a trust ca… Read More
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