21 Jul Probate Procedures

  Five Types of Probate Proceedings Probate is a formal legal process that serves as the first step in administering the estate of a decedent and giving proper recognition to the decedent’s will, by resolving all claims and distributing all property under the will. The probate court...

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Contract Law

16 Jul The Basics of Contract Law

The Basics of Contract Law Contracts seem to be one of those basic legal concepts that can be so utterly confusing, so it is simply ignored. Most everyone now just accepts the “Terms of Acceptance” that our new app has and we barely read any legal...

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Stable Owner Liens

15 Jul Stable Owner Liens

  Ohio Stable Owner Liens Boarding Stables have long had to deal with horse owners who fail to pay for their horses care month after month. Much like a landlord who has to deal with a tenant who refuses to pay rent, stable owners have a very...

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Business Law in Columbus Ohio - MacLaren Law. LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietorship

14 Jul Business Law Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Business Planning and Business Law 1. What is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) A Limited Liability Company is a type of business organization that combines the pass-through taxation of a sole proprietorship with the limited liability of a corporation. An LLC is taxed...

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Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

14 Jul Estate Planning Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning 1. What is a Revocable Living Trust? A Revocable Living Trust is a popular alternative to wills and other estate planning tools. A Revocable Living Trust helps you maintain control of your assets while you are living and...

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14 Jul Business Probate Nightmares

Business Probate Nightmares For many business owners, the future planning of their business falls into budgeting, inventory orders, and new product development. However, business owners need to include estate planning in their future planning of their business. Failing to properly plan for your business after your...

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23 Dec Estate Planning Year-End Checklist

  The Holidays are here! In our family, the Holidays are the busiest time of year. They are filled with family gatherings, holiday parties, shopping, gift giving, more shopping, and estate planning. Yes, estate planning. While estate planning may initially be the...

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18 Jul Updating a Will after Divorce

Divorce is not something people expect to occur in their lifetime, but unfortunately divorce happens to many married couples. The divorce process can be painful or painless depending on the relationship an individual may have with their ex-spouse. But in either case, there are documents...

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10 Jul Safety Deposit Box Pitfalls

Many think putting their estate planning documents into a safety deposit box is a wise decision. But in many states, such as Ohio, if an individual is the only person named as the owner of a safety deposit box, then no one else is able...

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