When a close family member or relative passes, it may become necessary to open a probate case in order to address the decedent’s unresolved affairs. The amount of assets and obligations the decedent left behind, along with the existence of a will or estate plan and the number of family members or beneficiaries survive the …
Preparing to Open a Probate Case in the State of Ohio Read More »
Some probate proceedings are simple and require only a handful of hearings. The estate of a person who passes away and who has few surviving relatives, a clear estate plan, or few assets may only require a handful of hearings before the probate case is concluded. The estates of decedents who leave behind many heirs …
Missing Hearings in an Ongoing Ohio Probate Case – What Can You Do? Read More »
Suppose that a beloved family member passed away. Before passing, this family member did not disclose to you or any other family member the existence of a will. This family member left a considerably-sized estate that was divided evenly between yourself and your two siblings. Months later, you and your siblings are cleaning out your …
What To Do if You Find a Loved One’s Will Too Late Read More »
At Dawes Legal, LLC, we enjoy being able to help educate clients on estate planning matters. Not only to we strive to help our clients create comprehensive estate plans that give them and their families peace of mind in the event of a sudden illness, incapacitating event, or sudden death, but we also help our …
What is Difference Between a Living Will and Power of Attorney Ohio? Read More »
Perhaps a loved one heard about a “do-it-yourself” will or trust kit on the radio or from an online advertiser. This loved one knew the importance of creating a will, and desired to have the certainty and peace of mind a will could provide, but balked at the prospect of paying what they perceived to …
Allegations that a person has committed certain crimes with a “deadly weapon” are serious legal matters. Even carrying a “deadly weapon” in a school zone or on a university’s campus may be enough to trigger an arrest and criminal prosecution. Such laws are meant to dissuade and prevent people from carrying firearms and knives in …
Possessing and Carrying “Deadly Weapons” in Ohio Read More »
One of the chief conflicts in streaming-service Hulu’s new miniseries, Little Fires Everywhere (based on a novel of the same name by Celeste Ng) pits a wealthy Ohio family seeking to adopt an infant against the infant’s natural mother. As the conflict develops, viewers learn that the mother abandoned her infant in a moment of …
Can a Birth Parent Object to Their Child’s Adoption? Read More »
Some Ohio parents have enough trouble getting their child’s other parent to follow a parenting plan during ordinary times. When something like the current coronavirus pandemic hits, these individuals may completely abandon their parenting plan. While it can be frustrating and heartbreaking for you to navigate this situation, it can be devastating for your child …
Don’t Throw Away Your Parenting Plan in the Pandemic Read More »
Even when you and your partner are in agreement that your marriage or relationship is over, sorting out the details of how the two of you will go your separate ways can take some time. This is especially true if there are valuable or substantial assets to divide or children of the relationship for whom …
Ohio Temporary Orders: What Are They and How to Change Them Read More »
Getting a ticket for speeding or not coming to a full stop at a stop sign may seem like more of a nuisance than a serious matter. While paying the fine and associated costs may not be pleasant, in many cases the strain or hardship caused by a traffic ticket is mild. Ignore a traffic …
Drivers’ License Suspensions in the State of Ohio Read More »
