Retirement is often when people recognize they need to create or update an estate plan. Those preparing to enjoy their golden years may want to protect their assets and craft a legacy. They may also want to leave clear instructions about their medical wishes and what...
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When do Ohio authorities seek to stop a merger or acquisition?
A merger or acquisition is often one of the biggest transactions a business can complete. When a company opts to acquire another company or arrange to combine organizations, this effort can lead to rapid growth, access to valuable intellectual property resources and...
How you could fail a field sobriety test – even if you’re sober
A field sobriety test (FST) is a physical task that a police officer asks a driver to perform so that the officer can assess whether or not the motorist in question is impaired. The results of a field test can serve as evidence of impairment, although it cannot serve...
Divorce and estate planning: Avoid these 3 common mistakes
The divorce process forces us to organize, review, and often reflect on our financial situation. This is an important part of the property division determination portion of the divorce process and can naturally lead to conversations about estate planning. If you find...
Why are contingency clauses used in real estate contracts?
When buying and selling homes, people sometimes use contingency clauses. Essentially, the whole of a contract is contingent on these specifications. Certain stipulations have to be met for the offer to stand. Contingency clauses are commonly utilized in mortgage...
Closing up shop: How to dissolve an LLC in Ohio
Sometimes a business venture just runs its course, and you realize that it’s time to close down. Sole proprietors can basically just close their books and close their doors, but when you’re operating a limited liability corporation (LLC), you have to take a few more...
What happens after an OVI arrest in Ohio?
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI) charges are relatively common. People often get arrested after random traffic stops and collisions either because they demonstrate visible impairment or they fail field sobriety and/or chemical tests. After an OVI arrest in...
Being a “Good Samaritan” can help you avoid drug charges
As more powerful and toxic illegal drugs have made their way across America, fatal overdose rates have climbed. There’s no doubt that some of these fatalities could have been avoided if the person overdosing or someone who was with them hadn’t feared that if they...
3 occasions police officers justify testing a driver for alcohol
Motorists in Ohio generally need to follow the law, but they also have a basic right to privacy. There's a bit of tension between those two ideas, especially if a police officer tries to claim that someone did something in traffic that would put others at risk. When...
What happens to an easement when property changes hands?
An easement is a legal agreement wherein a property owner allows someone else to use their property for a specific purpose. They may define a very specific way in which this use can occur and a specific place where it can happen. For instance, imagine one property...