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September 13, 2011

How Do I Change My Child’s Name?

There are a number of reasons why a parent may what to change her child’s name.  The most common situation that I have seen is that […]
September 7, 2011

Lessons for Trustees and Beneficiaries Part IV- Fiduciary Duties

Fiduciary duties are duties owed by a Trustee to the Beneficiaries of a Trust.  One of those duties is the duty of Impartiality.  Impartiality means that if a Trust […]
September 7, 2011

What is an Advancement and How Does it Work?

An advancement is a gift given during life to a future heir with the intent that the gift be treated as part of the heir’s inheritance.  […]
August 31, 2011

Lessons for Trustees and Beneficiaries Part III – Investing Trust Assets

A Trustee has a duty to invest and manage trust assets.  How to go about investing Trust assets depends upon the goals of the Trust, Ohio […]
August 17, 2011

Lessons for Trustees and Beneficiaries Part II- Safeguarding Trust Property

A Trustee must take reasonable steps to take control of and protect trust property.  Hence, if it is tangible property, property that you can touch and […]
August 17, 2011

Lessons for Trustees and Beneficiaries Part I – What is a Trust and Who Has to Know About it?

What is a Trust? A Trust is a legal document that sets out the rules for the transfer of property (Ie. When the property will be […]
August 11, 2011

Elizabeth L. Perla chosen to speak by National Business Institute

Elizabeth L. Perla was chosen by the National Business Institute to speak at their “Trusts 201: Optimizing Trusts and Preventing Trustee Fiduciary Liability” Seminar in Cleveland, […]
July 27, 2011

Grandparent Custody and Visitation Rights in Ohio

 First, in order for a grandparent to be able to file a motion for custody or visitation with the Court, one of the following three circumstances […]
July 25, 2011

Same Sex Parents in Ohio Take Heed- Ohio Supreme Court Issues Important Lesson

Several weeks ago, the Ohio Supreme Court issued a decision in In Re Mullen; Hobbs v. Mullen, et. al. involving the parental rights of a same […]
July 20, 2011

Help! My Spouse’s Health is Declining and I’m Worried about Financial Ruin!

It is a common problem.  One spouse’s health is declining. The other spouse is relatively healthy but is having trouble continuing to provide care for the […]
July 18, 2011

8 Key Tips to Drafting a Personal Care Agreement for Medicaid Planning Purposes

If you are considering drafting a Personal Care Agreement for Medicaid planning purposes, please review the following 8 Key Tips.
June 30, 2011

How Does a Domestic Relations Court in Ohio Divide Property in a Divorce?

If you and your spouse are unable to divide your property via a Separation Agreement in a Dissolution of Marriage or Settlement Agreement in a Divorce proceeding, […]

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