Medicaid Basics
Medicaid is a medical welfare program administered by
the state through combined federal and state funding.
Specific income and asset thresholds must be met in
order to qualify for Medicaid.
This program should not be
confused with Medicare, (Read...)
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The New Red Flags Rule
The Federal Trade Commission recently created the
Red Flags Rule, as enacted in an amendment to the Fair &
Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, in an effort
to address and combat the “red flags” of identity theft.
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The Truth About Trusts
For many years, living trusts have been an
invaluable estate planning tool for clients to
accomplish a variety of goals. One primary goal often
accomplished was probate avoidance. Assets titled in
trust pass directly to the beneficiaries and therefore
avoid probate. (Read...)
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Getting Paid in a Tough Economy—The Value of Mechanic’s Liens
The law of mechanic’s liens in Ohio has very
little to do with the traditional definition of
“mechanic”, though historically this term has been used
to describe liens filed against real estate where the
lien holder has provided services or materials in the
process of improving the property. (Read...)
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Estate Planning
with Asset Ownership
Perhaps
the single most important aspect of estate planning
is assuring that assets are properly titled. The desire
to avoid probate can be accomplished simply with the
proper asset ownership structure, which in turn effectively
operates as an individual’s disposition mechanism
of his or her assets upon death. (Read...)
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Recent Updates Recent Updates to the Family Medical Leave Act amily Medical Leave Act
The
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which applies to
employers with 50 or more employees, requires employers
to grant eligible employees a total of up to 12 workweeks
of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for the birth/care
of a newborn child, the adoption or foster care of a
child, the care for an immediate family member with
a serious health condition, or the employee’s
own serious health condition. (Read...)
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Who Will Handle Your Title Insurance ?
Maybe
you are selling your home or a commercial piece of property.
Maybe you are refin-ancing your mortgage or obtaining
a business line of credit that will be secured by real
estate. (Read...)
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Implementing The
Estate Plan: Asset Ownership Structure
Ownership of assets can be characterized as “probate”
or “nonprobate”. Those assets characterized as probate
assets will be transferred to the appropriate
beneficiary upon an individual’s death pursuant to such
individual’s Last Will and Testament, or by the laws of
intestate succession. (Read...)
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How to Hold Title
to your Commercial Real Estate
If
you own commercial real estate or are contemplating
purchasing commercial real estate sometime in the
future, you may want to consider establishing a limited
liability company to own the property.
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Avoid Probate...
While Living Too
People adamantly convey their desire
to “avoid probate” upon their passing.
However, most people never think about encountering
probate during their lifetime. (Read...)
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Protect Your Trade
Secret and Confidential Info
Virtually every company has a valuable component with
respect to its operation. It may be a major customer,
a key employee, a process or even a particular marketing
method for its products or services. (Read...)
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Attorney James Dietz
Installed as President of the Mahoning County Bar Association
Attorney James B. Dietz was installed as this year’s
Mahoning County Bar Association President at a banquet
held at the Youngstown Country Club on Monday, June
30th. (Read...)
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Businesses Should
Ensure That Their Corporate Records are Maintained and
Up to Date
In accordance with state law, shareholders and board
of directors of Ohio corporations are required to conduct
meetings at least annually. (Read...)
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Bankruptcy from
a Creditor’s Perspective
Much has been publicized concerning the number of business
bankruptcies filed in recent years. (Read...)
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Overtime and
the FLSA: How Employers Can Comply
More than 80million American workers
are currently entitled to overtime compensation under
federal law. (Read...)
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Include Funeral/Burial
in Estate Plan
An often overlooked part of the estate
planning process is the consideration of funeral and
burial instructions. (Read...)
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Administering
an Estate Without a Will
What
does it mean when someone dies “intestate”?
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Bankruptcy
Individuals and businesses use bankruptcy
as a way to obtain relief from debts owed to creditors.
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Buying a Home
What
should I watch for when buying a home?
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Do Not Resuscitate
(DNR) Orders
In Ohio there are several legally
recognized ways for you to give doctors and other health
care providers instructions about the medical treatment
you wish to receive (or do not wish to receive)—before
you actually need the care.
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Financial Powers
of Attorney
Financial powers of attorney are important
legal documents that many people use to help handle
their financial affairs when they are unable to do so.
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Guardianships
What is a guardian?
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Living Trusts
What is a living trust?
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Living Wills
and Health Care Powers of Attorney
What is a living will declaration?
(Read...)
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Ohio’s
Credit Laws
Signing a credit purchase slip or
other sales contract can have major legal consequences,
creating rights and liabilities for you and others.
(Read...)
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Probate
What is probate?
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Wills
What is a will?
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