What Happens If I Miss My Court Date?
Sometimes life can become too hectic and our schedules too crowded with appointments and obligations. The result: we may end up missing an important meeting or must choose between two appointments that are scheduled at the same time. In most cases, embarrassment and hurt feelings may result. However, when the “appointment” you miss is a …
AMA Supports Kids Being Allowed to Override Parents’ Immunization Refusal
The American Medical Association (AMA) voted recently to support state efforts designed to weaken parents’ rights to make healthcare decisions affecting their children. In light of recent outbreaks of illnesses for which vaccines are readily available (such as the recent measles outbreak), the AMA supports state efforts to provide children the opportunity to “override” their …
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Does It Pay to Go to Trial in a Criminal Case in the State of Ohio?
A recent study released by the Pew Research Center looked judicial statistics covering 80,000 federal cases and found that the vast majority of criminal defendants – approximately 90 percent – did not take their criminal case to trial but instead entered some sort of plea in order to resolve their cases. The study also found …
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Arbitration or Litigation in Probate Disputes in Ohio?
Administering a decedent’s estate is not always an easy task. Where the decedent died with a will or trust in place and this document or these documents were clear and unambiguous, the probate process may be accomplished in a matter of months. However, it only takes a confusing or out-of-date will, or family strife and …
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Rights of Extended Family Members in Ohio Custody Cases
Grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins all play a crucial role in a child’s life. When a child’s parents get divorced or separate, the parents themselves, as well as their extended family members, are all impacted by the custody orders that follow. What is more, the ability of extended family members to see and interact …
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Motions to Suppress: The What, The Why, and The How
When you are charged with one or more criminal offenses, it is the prosecution’s burden to prove you are guilty of those charges beyond a reasonable doubt to a judge or jury. In order to meet this obligation, the prosecution must present evidence and witness testimony. What check is there, though, on law enforcement officers …
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Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Estate Planning in Ohio?
Every so often, a survey (like this 2017 survey from Caring.com) suggests that a solid majority of Americans do not have a will or other estate plan in place. Estate planning attorneys like those at Dawes Legal, LLC want people to know about the many benefits and the peace of mind that having even a …
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Oral Gifts Made Preceding Death in Ohio
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 …
Ohio Living Trusts: Frequently Asked Questions
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 …