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February 4, 2021
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Dad Left You Out Of Will?

What To Do When Your Dad Leaves You Out Of His Will The death of a parent is never easy. When you then discover that you were unexpectedly left out of your father’s will, the emotional impact can become even more complicated. While a parent often […]
January 28, 2021

What is Elder Financial Abuse?

Defining Elder Financial Abuse Older adults are at high risk for financial abuse. This all-too-common problem can create severe financial stress for elderly adults and hurt the families and caretakers caring for them. Legally, it is defined as the fraudulent or illegal, unauthorized, or improper act […]
November 24, 2020
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Common Penalties for Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Fiduciary duty is the legal term for when one party must act on behalf of another. They are trusted with the oversight of property or funds. There are many fiduciary duty examples, including a lawyer and client, a trustee and a beneficiary, a corporate board member […]
October 20, 2020
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How to Handle Denied Life Insurance Claims

When a family purchases a life insurance policy, they do so under the assumption that the policy will pay out as promised in the event of an untimely death. Yet these policies often have many loopholes that companies will try to use to get out of […]
October 15, 2020
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Power of Attorney Abuse… What You Need to Know

POA Abuse If you’ve granted someone Power of Attorney, the last thing you’re likely thinking is that the person you trusted would abuse power bestowed upon them. You’ve likely put thought into who you would trust to make decisions on your behalf should you become incapable […]
July 30, 2020
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Family Inheritance Lawyers in Toledo, OH

Expert Support for Estate Planning, Probate, and Disputes While family law attorneys are widely recognized for their roles in divorce and custody cases, their expertise extends to inheritance law, where they play a pivotal role in managing family estates and resolving complex legal issues. Family inheritance […]
May 18, 2020

Do Disinherited Children Have Legal Rights?

Disinheritance and How to Challenge It Being disinherited is a troublesome circumstance. If you are a benefactor who was disinherited, you’re likely grieving over a lost loved one while facing the harsh reality of being disowned. In the most challenging times, you need trusted legal guidance […]
April 14, 2020
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What To Do If Sibling Is Stealing From Parents

Protecting Elderly Parents from Financial Abuse by a Sibling Learning that someone may be taking advantage of an elderly parent is deeply upsetting. When the person involved is your own sibling, the situation can become even more painful, legally complicated, and urgent. If you believe a […]
March 19, 2020
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How to Find & Claim Inheritance from Deceased Parents

Find Forgotten Inheritance Money Wrapping up the affairs of a deceased loved one is a complicated, grief-filled process. Without help from someone familiar with the often complex legal process of estate settlement, it can take months or years to complete. An experienced, understanding attorney from Heban […]