Family Law

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
Power of Attorney Abuse

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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My Sibling Is Stealing from My Parents – What Do I Do?

Protecting Elderly Parents As an adult child with an elderly parent, learning that someone is taking advantage of that parent is disconcerting. When that predator is your sibling, your concerns become even more concerning. If you feel that your sibling is stealing from parents, what rights […]
March 19, 2020
Family Inheritance Lawyers

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 […]
March 16, 2020
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What Happens If You Are Left Out of A Will?

It’s hard enough having to deal with the passing of a loved one without also discovering that a will or inheritance you expected to be a part of ends up leaving you out. The surprise can be both jarring and disheartening. Also, it can be disappointing […]