In Ohio, and many other states, when it comes to nursing home issues the quick answer is no, they will not take your home. Contrary to what you have heard Medicaid does not take your home or anything else. All Medicaid does is determine whether it will pay for nursing...
WHAT IS A TRANSFER ON DEATH AFFIDAVIT?
A transfer on death affidavit, aka TOD, is one of the most useful, and least known, estate planning tools. When the TOD was first authorized by the statute a new deed was prepared and filed. Since then, it is now accomplished via an affidavit, not a deed. Regardless,...
WHAT IS A CRIME?
A crime is anything a legislature says it is. For hundreds of years a crime was committed if someone had criminal intent or mens rea. That is, you had to intend to do something criminal, also known as malice aforethought. Crime was defined by the act, not the result....
Understanding The Elements Of Ohio Divorce Cases
There are numerous elements to be addressed during Ohio divorce cases, which it is helpful for people who are considering a split to understand.Unfortunately, for any number of reasons, some marriages do not work out. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
TRUSTEES CANNOT ALWAYS BE TRUSTED.
There is an old expression that you do not give a Power of Attorney to someone unless you would also trust them with a loaded gun. The same goes for the Trustee of a trust.Not too long ago I was retained by family members to look into trust assets after the Trustee...
The Reality Of Gray Divorce In Ohio
Research out of Ohio shows that gray divorce is on the rise. Couples in this situation have unique issues to address during the divorce.The term gray divorce is currently used to refer to the wave of baby boomers that are moving forward with a divorce. The speculated...
Shared Parenting In Ohio
Shared parenting is preferred among many family law advocates as being beneficial for children and parents alike.Divorce is a difficult time for anyone. Even if you and your spouse can maintain an amicable relationship throughout the process of your marriage ending,...
PREPARING FOR POSSIBLE IMMIGRATION RELIEF
An immigration relief (or "administrative relief") program has not been announced yet. However, you can start collecting the documents listed below now because you may need to provide proof of:Identity Birth certificate and a photo identification (ID). Passport,...
PREPÁRATE PARA UNA POSIBLE ACCIÓN EJECUTIVA DE INMIGRACIÓN
Aun no se ha anunciado ninguna acción ejecutiva de inmigración. Sin embargo, puedes empezar a colectar los siguientes documentos ahorita porque posiblemente tendrás que comprobar tu:Identidad Acta de nacimiento más identificación...
OHIO NEW UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY
Ohio has a new Power of Attorney statute and form that went into effect March 22, 2012. The law is found at ORC 1337.21 et seq. This new "uniform" act was meant to simplify Powers of Attorney and eliminate all the different forms created over the years. It certainly...
