Family Law

February 4, 2021
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What To Do When Your Dad Leaves You Out Of His Will

Were You Left Out Of A Will? The death of a parent is never painless. There is a literal lifetime of memories and emotions to process, and it’s a time when many people feel raw. A bad situation can be made to feel worse, though, when […]
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

Family law attorneys handle many aspects of family life. Most people are aware of their role in divorce and child custody cases. What some are not aware of is that family law attorneys also handle family inheritance needs. From planning for the end of life needs […]
May 18, 2020
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Do Disinherited Children Have Legal Rights?

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 to take the right steps forward. […]
April 14, 2020
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My Sibling Is Stealing from My Parents – What Do I Do?

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 do you have? […]
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 […]