Dementia, Symptoms, and Doing the Right Thing For Your Family

The conversation of dementia is an easy one for a family to put off. Often uncomfortable and heart wrenching, that choice can be the difference between years of happy, healthy independent living. Over 5 million Americans are living with some form of… Read More
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Categories: Elder Law
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What The Growing Field of Elder Law Means for You, Your Family, and Your Future

One of the fastest growing legal sectors is Elder Law. Despite that growth, not many people know exactly how much that term encompasses. It’s easily surmised that Elder Law includes services such as estate planning and advocacy. However, the scope… Read More
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Categories: Elder Law

Easy Ways to Help Your Family Avoid Probate

One of the biggest complications for any family going through a loss is dealing with Probate Court. This massive, tricky financial drain can quickly become the bane of any family. Fortunately, there are a few quick, easy, and free ways to keep some a… Read More
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Passing Without A Will

Unfortunately, it’s a common occurrence that individuals pass without setting their affairs in order. This always creates undue hardship on family. Despite this, very few people know how to navigate what happens to things when someone dies with… Read More
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Categories: Probate Avoidance

The Most Important Thing About a Will That Nobody Will Tell You

For the most part, people base buying decisions on price, but when it comes to legal services initial cost is not a reliable way to judge value. Read More
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HTTPS and Client Security

Ever notice the security settings at the top of your web browser? This office is committed to Client security and uses HTTPS protocol. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure, abbreviated as HTTPS is a protocol designed to offer encrypted communication b… Read More
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Disinheriting a grandchild

Many Wills give property to “children equally.” But what happens if one of the children passes away? Most people expect that the share given to that child would then pass to that child’s children. That is not correct anymore accordi… Read More
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Pipelines

Is your property subject to one of the many pipeline construction projects? The Farm Service Office is recommending that land owners terminate any oil and gas leases that may exist on your property. Let me know if you would like to consider terminati… Read More
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Responsibility of Heirs

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “Are heirs financially responsible for liens on parents estate?” Answer from Ohio Estate Planning Attorney Staten Middleton: “There are multiple issues in your question. I would urge you to contact a… Read More
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Probating an Estate That is Less Than $6,000

Someone on Avvo recently asked: “How do you probate an estate that is less than $6000 assets and 15,000 in debt??” Answer from Ohio Estate Planning Attorney Staten Middleton: “I would suggest you not open an estate until you talk to… Read More
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Categories: Avvo Questions