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May 20, 2014

Attorney Elizabeth L. Perla to Speak for Trust Professionals

Cleveland attorney Elizabeth L. Perla has been chosen by the National Business Institute to speak at their “Trusts 101” Seminar in Cleveland, Ohio on June 19, […]
February 4, 2014

What is the Putative Father Registry?

A woman is pregnant, you may be the father but you’re not married. A woman has given birth to a child, you think you’re the father, […]
February 4, 2014

What funeral expenses can an Executor or Administrator pay in an Ohio Estate?

First, if there is a will provision dealing with funeral expenses, than an executor’s action are governed by the will provision. However, if the will does […]
January 8, 2014

Medicaid Estate Recovery- What Should the Community Spouse do to Protect Herself?

When a husband or wife is approved for long-term Medicaid benefits, it is imperative that the healthy spouse/community spouse take steps to protect the recipient’s Medicaid […]
January 8, 2014

Medicaid Estate Recovery- What Happens After You Qualify from Medicaid?

When a person receives the benefits of long term care services under Medicaid, upon his death, his estate becomes subject to recovery from the state of […]
December 12, 2013

Assisted Living Waiver Program- Alternative to the Nursing Home

The Assisted Living Waiver Program is an option for those looking for alternatives to the nursing home. With the Assisted Living Waiver Program, Medicaid covers the […]
December 11, 2013

Ohio Military Divorces

If you or a spouse are a member of the military, receive military benefits or will receive them in the future and divorce is on the […]
December 11, 2013

Living Trust- The Advantages and the Risks to Someone in Need of Medicaid/Long Term Care

A living trust, also known as a revocable trust or a family trust, is a trust you establish during your lifetime that can be modified or […]
November 6, 2013

Ohio DNR Order- What it is and How you Get One

A DNR Order or a “Do Not Resuscitate” Order can be issued for a person who doesn’t want to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other forms […]
August 7, 2013

Attorney Elizabeth L. Perla chosen to speak by National Business Institute

Cleveland probate attorney Elizabeth L. Perla has been chosen by the National Business Institute to speak at their “The Probate Process from Start to Finish” Seminar in Cleveland, […]
June 12, 2013

Change of Custody versus Change of Visitation- Different Standards and Why You Should Know the Difference

It is an often misunderstood nuance in Ohio family law. In 1999, the Ohio Supreme Court held in Braatz v. Braatz, that whereas one is required […]
April 17, 2013

Leaving Someone Out of Your Will

Under Ohio law, you generally have the right to leave your property to anyone of your choosing.  The key to disinheriting your spouse, adult child, parents, […]

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