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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, […]
April 17, 2013

Ohio’s Expungement Law Has Changed

Effective September 28, 2012, Ohio changed its expungement law to allow more people to qualify to have the record of their conviction sealed.  It used to […]
October 24, 2012

Court Affirms Juvenile Court’s Ability to Award Temporary Visitation Rights to Non-Relatives

The Ohio Supreme Court recently held that a juvenile court can grant a non-relative temporary visitation rights that are in the best interest of the child.  […]
August 29, 2012

Attorney Randall M. Perla featured in Cleveland’s Top Rated Lawyers 2012 Edition

Attorney Randall M. Perla was featured in Cleveland’s Top Rated Lawyers, 2012 Edition, a publication which was distributed in the Plain Dealer and the Wall Street […]
August 1, 2012

Ways to Avoid Probate 101

Probate is the legal process by which property owned by a person is transferred to that person’s heirs upon his death. Many people wish to avoid […]

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