Most people assume that anybody can contest a will, but that isn't the case. Probate laws specify that only "interested parties" may challenge a will. There are only select individuals that fall into this category. Who has the legal standing to contest a will?...
North Canton, Ohio Legal Blog
When you start a business, you should also think of how to end it
Starting a business is almost like welcoming a new member to your family. You could experience profound excitement, joy, anxiety and pride as what was once just a concept eventually becomes a viable company. As with changes to your family, creating a business requires...
The risks of mineral rights sales if you farm the affected land
At the farmer in Ohio, whether are you producing meat, eggs, honey, commodity crops or plant-based foods, your financial security directly relates to the land that you operate your farm on and own. Farming can be an unpredictable profession, as a blight could take out...
The types of damages you may be able to claim after a car crash
Being involved in a car crash can turn your world upside down. Unfortunately, separate from the physical injuries and damage to property, a car wreck can simply adjust the way that you see the world since it has the potential to be a very traumatic experience. In the...
Deer season strikes again in Ohio
If you live in Ohio, now is a great time to remember the fact that it’s deer season. Although North Canton is a city, it has plenty of rural roads. Animals on the roads are very common -- especially deer. Deer-related accidents can, and do, take lives and cause...
What is a loss of consortium claim?
Married Ohio residents who have been injured in an auto accident may be able to have their spouses file a separate, but related, claim for loss of consortium. These claims are generated when the victim spouse’s injuries negatively affect their relationship with their...
Here’s why you need a written partnership agreement
You’ve been best friends with your business partner for decades, and you trust each other completely. Why, then, would you need to bother with a partnership agreement for your business? When there’s a personal relationship between them, people often hesitate to ask...
What are “severed” mineral rights?
Mineral rights -- the ownership of those oil and gas deposits (among other things) under the land -- do not necessarily transfer ownership at the same time the rights to the surface property get transferred. When that happens, it’s said that the mineral rights are...
What can you do if a parent’s will showed favoritism?
You and your two siblings expected to get significant assets from your parents when they passed away, but you also expected those bequests to be equal. For the sake of simplicity, say that your parents had $1.5 million after taking care of costs and debts. You all...
You can seek compensation for all you’ve been through after a crash
Any time you’re involved in a serious car crash due to a negligent or reckless driver, it only makes sense that you would want to file a claim. The at-fault driver should be held accountable for the damages that you’re left with. Fortunately, when you make an auto...
