The easiest way to avoid probating estate assets is to put those assets in a trust. This, however, is also an expensive and cumbersome way to do it, that typically requires numerous transfers and funding steps to put all of the assets inside.

The first step of any commercial lease, whether as Tenant or as Landlord, is to set down the basic terms of how you want the lease to work.

You got engaged. It’s great. Then, for whatever reason, it doesn’t work out. Who keeps the ring?

Have you recently discovered that your house has a lien on it? There are a couple of options available to you. It is highly recommended to hire a real estate attorney to help you through the process. These are the options they might guide you through from easiest to hardest.

Can I get a dissolution instead of a divorce?

Hopefully, yes. A dissolution is a process of obtaining a divorce. It is faster, cheaper, less adversarial, and better for your long term emotional and mental health. You may not be lucky enough to qualify though. Only certain couples who are on the same page with most things can qualify.

In Cleveland, the real estate market is booming. However, many of the homes being snapped up by families and investors are also some of the oldest homes in the state. New homeowners and investors need competent contractors now more than ever. While there are many hardworking and experienced contractors, there are also many who should not be in the field.

Many people decide to create an entity like an LLC or corporation when they open a business. Creating an entity for your business has a lot of benefits, but it also has pitfalls. The biggest pitfall is that businesses cannot represent themselves in Court like individuals can.

Trying to Evict a Tenant in Cleveland? Your Property No Longer Needs to be Lead Safe.

Ohio Court invalidated the Cleveland Municipal Housing Court’s Local Rule that required all landlords to provide proof that their lead safe was before filing an eviction against a tenant.

Prenuptial agreements (prenups) are deals between people getting married. They allow couples to decide how they want their money and property distributed if they get divorced. Frequently, a person getting married wants a prenup if they have a good deal more money or property than the person they are marrying and want to protect that money or property.

Everyone can benefit from an estate plan, and contrary to popular belief, it does not need to be complicated. A basic estate plan only has four elements to it: your last will, a living will, and two powers of attorney. Each item shares a common goal: to make sure your needs and values are heard when you can no longer express them. While most people don’t like to ponder their own demise, putting an estate plan together is an easy and practical measure for you and your family.

Long overdue, potential relief for home buyers for negligent home inspectors

Beating a Default Judgment In Ohio

You’ve just received a garnishment order. Someone is trying to take money out of your paycheck, your bank, or is filing a lien against you. They claim that they’ve got a judgment against you in a case you’ve never even heard of. You call the court and, sure enough, a default judgment was entered against you. Now what?

• Prove that you didn’t respond because of mistake or confusion

• Prove that you didn’t know about it, that you never received the original complaint

• If you do any of these three things you have a much better position to fight the judgement

How important is it to have a written contract when buying or selling a house? tldr:VERY

Domestic Violence is a terrible and all too present reality that has only been exacerbated in the time of COVID. With current social distancing measures in place, the victims can’t escape and the abusers have no other outlet.

Though certainly not a complete description, this post hopefully can provide some basic information to those needing information about what domestic violence is and how they can get started in obtaining a domestic violence protection order.

Disinheriting a child in Ohio requires more than just a simple exclusion in your will. Learn the legal steps and considerations to ensure your wishes are upheld and your estate is distributed as intended.

It's spring, and water is entering your house—maybe through the roof, siding, or basement. After inspection, you find out this issue has been ongoing for a long time, and the previous owner likely knew but didn't disclose it. What are your options?

Can parenting time be withheld due to COVID-19 concerns? Discover how Ohio's stay-at-home order impacts visitation rights and what legal actions can be taken if a parent refuses to comply with custody agreements.

You’re locked into a lease that auto-renewed. Or are you? Learn how Ohio’s statute of conveyances can be a powerful tool to exit an otherwise automatically renewing lease without financial penalty.

Struggling with a contractor who left your roof unfinished? Find out how municipal bonds can help you recover damages and ensure your roof is repaired.