As a person nears the end of his or her life, it is common for that person to gather his or her family and friends nearby, speak to them one last time, and perhaps even express some final wishes or desires concerning the disposition of his or her property (such as a mother wanting her …
In this blog, Dawes Legal, LLC, answers several frequently asked questions about living trusts in Ohio. If you have questions about living trusts after reading this blog, feel free to contact our Columbus office at (614) 733-9999. What does “living trust” mean in Ohio? A trust is a legal instrument that contains a right to …
When you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you probably understand that you should hire a lawyer, but you might not know how to find the right attorney for you. You need to perform due diligence in hiring a divorce attorney, and there are certain qualities you should look for during the …
You may doubt whether one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, but law enforcement officers are interested to see what you and your neighbors are putting out to the curb anyway. Trash pulls – where officers grab one or more bags of trash that have been put out for collection and then rummage through the …
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One common reason lawyers hear for people not drafting wills is people think they do not have enough property to create a will. In the blog below, Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses whether you need to have a certain amount of property to create a will in Ohio. Under Ohio law, there is no property requirement …
Do You Need a Large Amount of Property to Draft a Will in Ohio? Read More »
Whether anecdotally or through television and movies, some of us may have heard of people who, when asked by police for permission to search their homes, cars, and/or persons, sassily reply, “Get a warrant!” Whether they know it or not, these people are asserting their Fourth Amendment rights and demanding that law enforcement procure a …
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In order to build cases against those individuals suspected of dealing or selling drugs, law enforcement must oftentimes orchestrate “controlled buys” from these suspects. A “controlled buy,” as the name implies, is a drug sale that is arranged and observed by law enforcement and is meant to result in law enforcement obtaining solid evidence to …
A traffic stop and resulting citation for a traffic violation are never pleasant but rarely controversial. Although there are few (if any) defenses to traffic infractions like speeding or failing to use a turn signal, most individuals will choose to pay the fine or reach a plea agreement with the prosecutor rather than search for …
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Experienced trial lawyers and litigators know all too well that a trial can be won or lost before the case ever reaches the jury for deliberations. In fact, a trial can be won or lost well in advance of the trial date. While this may be a bit of an over-generalization, the point underlying this …
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If a couple in Ohio divorces or separates, aside from separating property, one of the most basic functions a court will undertake is developing a visitation and custody schedule for the parties if they have one or more children in common. This schedule or plan tells each party where child or children will reside, when …
