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When an accident occurs on someone else's property in Ohio, you might question whether you have any legal recourse. This is especially important to you when you sustain injuries at your neighbor's house, resulting in substantial medical bills, loss of wages and other...
When drivers hit the road, they need to do so in peak condition. Anything less increases the chance of a crash. Drowsy drivers need to understand that their drowsiness could put not only themselves but everyone around them in danger. What is drowsy driving? The...
Some people in Ohio put off making estate plans until they face a serious medical diagnosis. Others create plans early on as a means of maintaining peace of mind and control over their affairs. If you count yourself among those who have yet to put a basic estate plan...
Anyone can experience a traumatic brain injury at any age from incidents such as falls or motor vehicle accidents. A TBI can range in severity, but because of the crucial role that the brain plays in the functioning of the rest of the body, any injury to it should...
Car accident injuries range from superficial to fatal. One common injury that may run the gamut of this scale is a bone that fractures. Since there is a degree of bone breaks, several factors determine whether one falls on the serious end of the scale or not. Learn...
Chain reaction crashes that involve three or more vehicles are most likely to happen during winter weather conditions when ice and snow affect visibility and stopping time. These crashes can result in deaths and severe injuries. You can take steps to reduce your...
An executor under a will or an administrator is responsible for distributing assets of a deceased person to heirs and beneficiaries. However, before this happens, the deceased’s assets have to pass through probate: the legal process of documenting estate assets,...
No one expects a serious illness to strike or to sustain a severe injury in a vehicle crash, but there are estate planning tools that provide help in such situations. Durable powers of attorney (POA) for healthcare enable you to designate an agent to act on your...
Debt does not vanish at death -- whether it is unpaid medical bills related to a final illness or unpaid credit cards or a personal loan. Creditors are permitted to collect debt after death by making a claim against the deceased person's estate. Ohio law establishes...
When it comes to completing a Will, choosing an executor, and one or two alternate executors, is one of the most important decisions to make. Not only is the executor in charge of gathering all probate assets, making reports to the probate court, paying the valid...