Life is never predictable. Plans change, and that applies to the terms of your Will. Suppose you delegate your older brother as executor of your estate, but he has moved to another country and doesn’t stay in touch like he used to. You know you’d...
4th Annual “Will Day” Event In Montgomery Ohio Is 4/25 & 4/26/2024 Meghan Donnellon Hyden will once again be holding Will Day on Thursday April 25th and Friday April 26th. This is our 4th Annual Will Day and this is the perfect time to update...
You might not consider yourself to be wealthy. However, you possess an estate if you have property, assets, cash accounts, or anything else of monetary value. Moreover, you should be the one who determines what happens to that estate after you die. On the contrary,...
Being appointed a guardian to a minor child is a serious undertaking. If you have or are considering applying for guardianship, you have likely felt the emotional, relational, and logistical implications of this decision. The child—or “protected person”—under your guardianship depends heavily on you to...
Getting a divorce can take several months, even longer than a year, depending on your situation. During this challenging time, you need a divorce attorney well-versed in family legal matters to help you navigate the process. If you do not already have an attorney you...
Hiring a qualified attorney is no small undertaking when considering dissolution or divorce. The decisions you make during this stage will impact the rest of your life. Securing the best legal representation can be confusing if you do not know what qualities to look for...
You might hear people use the terms estate planning and probate interchangeably, but that is not accurate. While they are both related, they represent different legal processes. Estate planning and probate will likely be relevant to you in the future, if not now. This is...
A guardian is someone other than a parent that a court appoints to care for a ward, whether a minor child or an adult with a physical or mental debilitation. Although probate courts exercise due diligence in appointing guardians, some individuals might not be happy...
If you have a younger sibling and your parents pass away or cannot adequately care for them, you may consider stepping in to provide guardianship. If you are over 18, you might be able to provide a stable home environment and the closeness only another...
Cities have different ways of organizing. In some places, there are aldermen (or alderpeople). In other cities, there are Boards of Supervisors. Cincinnati has a balance between the strong-mayor type of government and the council-manager type of system. Cincinnati’s city council is the main legislative...
