Your parents have most likely been fully independent for many decades. Not only that, they will have provided for you and assisted you in obtaining your own independence. This can make the reality of their aging difficult to digest. You may question whether or not you...
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Distracted drivers pose a serious safety threat
Although driving may feel like second nature to you, you likely still take every precaution to protect yourself and other road users. Unfortunately, no matter what actions you take, you cannot control the behavior of other drivers. Research indicates that over one...
What you should know about Ohio’s new fireworks law
Ohioans who like to celebrate things with a bang have been required to stick to sparklers and a few other types of pyrotechnics. Fireworks haven’t been legal for consumer use in the state. That will change on July 1 thanks to a law signed in November by Gov. Mike...
Creating enforceable business contracts
Your business contracts are a reflection of how you operate your company. From establishing your responsibilities to your employees to providing a reliable timeline for services, your contracts enable your company to make business predictable. When the other party...
Automatic stay in bankruptcy stops collection attempts
For some individuals, a fear of checking the mail, answering the phone, or looking at messages becomes crushing because they’re always concerned that a debt collector is trying to contact them. Recently, laws changed so creditors can even send you direct messages on...
Avoiding a will contest
You may think you have the perfect will in place to distribute your estate to the intended beneficiaries as per your wishes, only for it to be contested by one of your family members. Unfortunately, this may derail your estate plans since everything will have to be...
2 telltale signs that it might be time to file for bankruptcy
What do you think of when you hear the word bankruptcy? How would it make you feel if someone said you should file for bankruptcy? For a long time, many have considered bankruptcy a dirty word, something shameful to admit to. Yet, at the same time, it is something...
Alcohol impairment as a cause of crashes: How much does it take?
If you are in a vehicle crash, it is always worth considering whether the other driver may have been drinking. Even if they aren’t legally drunk, any alcohol in their system could be a contributing factor toward the wreck. The blood alcohol content (BAC) that equates...
Are there different types of plea bargains?
If you’re a CourtTV fan, you may think that full-blown criminal trials are the norm, but they’re not. The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through plea deals of one kind or another. Plea deals are convenient for the state, because they’re a guaranteed...
What can you do when a seller hides real estate defects?
There are several layers of protection in place for those buying real estate in Ohio. First and foremost, the state requires in-depth disclosures by the seller. They have to write out the condition of various systems so that buyers can make an informed decision. ...