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August 1, 2012

Power of Attorney Abuse- Who Can Challenge the Actions of a Power of Attorney?

Under Ohio law, there are a number of individuals who can challenge the actions of an agent.  An agent is the individual appointed in the power […]
August 1, 2012

Power of Attorney- Agents Should Know Their Responsibilities

Oftentimes attorneys draft a power of attorney for a principal without speaking to the agent who is being appointed.  To put it simply, a principal is […]
July 18, 2012

Warning for Administrators and Executors of an Estate as Well as Creditors

Recently, a case was decided in the First District Court of Appeals of Ohio that should make administrators and executors as well as creditors of an […]
June 20, 2012

Divorce is a Key Time to Revisit Your Estate Plan

While the Divorce if Pending In the stress and turmoil of a divorce proceeding, many forget about revisiting their estate plan. If you died today, would […]
April 16, 2012

Estate Tax for Ohio Residents

Ohio Estate Tax The Ohio Estate Tax was repealed via House Bill 153 for decedents who die on or after January 1, 2013.  For decedents who […]
April 10, 2012

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

Fairview Park 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, 2012 […]
February 2, 2012

Being an Executor or Administrator can be Overwhelming, You Don’t Need to Go it Alone

For the executor or administrator of an estate, the probate process can be very confusing.  There are a plethora of court forms, duties and responsibilities.  To […]
February 2, 2012

Power of Attorney Abuse- What can be Done if my Parent’s Agent (Attorney in Fact) is Mismanaging her Funds?

The scenario is all too common. One child is named the agent (attorney in fact) in Mom or Dad’s Power of Attorney, and uses it to […]
January 9, 2012

Cleveland Attorney Randall M. Perla Recognized in Cleveland Magazine

Cleveland Magazine’s January 2012 issue recognized Cleveland Attorney Randall M. Perla as one of Super Lawyers Top Attorneys in Ohio.  Mr. Perla, a former Magistrate with the Cuyahoga County Court […]
January 9, 2012

Cleveland Lawyer Randall M. Perla Named 2012 Ohio Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. […]
November 21, 2011

What Your Lawyer Didn’t Tell You about Your Living Trust

A living trust, also known as a revocable trust or a family trust, is a trust you establish during your lifetime.  Most people establish living trusts […]
September 14, 2011

4 Basic Estate Planning Documents that Everyone Should Consider

Often people come to our office seeking a basic estate plan.  While there is no such thing as one size fits all in estate planning, there […]

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