Thinking about estate planning can yield some uncomfortable feelings and conversations, especially during the holidays. Ohioans who have yet to create a comprehensive estate plan might think that the process is awkward. Many people have negative perceptions about...
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When tenants damage your property
Your life as an Ohio landlord may allow you few days to rest and relax. However, you may be among the fortunate ones who have pleasant tenants who get along and are relatively self-sufficient. Not only can this make your workload lighter, but it may also mean your...
When can my landlord withhold my security deposit?
Paying a security deposit is very common for a rental in Ohio. Landlords charge these deposits to help cover the costs of any damage you may do while living in the property. Usually, the amount you pay for your security deposit is equal to a month's rent. The landlord...
How is a dissolution different from a divorce?
Some people may mistakenly use the term "divorce" to refer to a dissolution of marriage, and vice versa. However, while the end result is the same, the processes involved in each are very different from one another. An Ohio couple cannot get divorced unless one spouse...
Are e-scooters a real injury risk?
There are many people talking about electric scooters these days. They offer a great way to zip around a larger city, which is why many large cities, including ones in Ohio, have rentals that you can use if you like. However, there is also a lot of concern about these...
Should you create a revocable trust?
When putting together your estate plan in Ohio, there are many choices that you have to make. You may decide that a will alone is enough to handle your needs, but many people learn that other documents can be helpful. Your ultimate goal is to make sure things are...
Car crashes and vacations
Car crash victims have their own challenges following a wreck, whether they have to work through issues involving their insurance company or they are struggling to come to terms with a debilitating injury. Some may have a hard time in the workplace because of what...
What happens if you forget your court date?
If you get a traffic ticket in Ohio or find yourself facing some other kind of criminal or quasi-criminal charges, you need to appear in court at your scheduled time and place. If you fail to do so, the judge likely will issue a bench warrant for your arrest. FindLaw...
Woman charged with drunk driving with child in car
Drunk driving is a common cause of accidents with injuries and death in Ohio. To prevent that and to dissuade drivers from getting behind the wheel while under the influence, law enforcement is out in force to catch drivers who might be driving drunk. In some cases,...
Planning for long-term care for your parent
The physical decline of an elderly parent does not often happen without warning. Your parent may no longer have the strength or stamina to mow the lawn. Later, he or she may find it challenging to go up and down the stairs or carry baskets of laundry. Before long,...