Probate is the legal process that occurs in Ohio in order to ensure that your debts are paid. It also ensures that the legal title of all of your remaining assets is transferred to the heirs and beneficiaries that you have named. If you have a will, the process of...
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Tips to improve your credit after Chapter 7
Sometimes bankruptcy is the best option for your financial health. Unfortunately, filing for Chapter 7 comes with some side effects. For instance, you will take a significant hit on your credit score. However, this does not have to be a permanent situation. The...
Signs your child may be drinking alcohol
Every adult knows the experience of being a teenager. Awkward moments and peer pressure prevail during those years. Adolescents often wrestle with temptations, including getting drunk. You may relate to the reasons for their consuming intoxicants. Still, there are...
Cocaine charges in Ohio
Persons arrested on cocaine charges may discover Ohio laws prove to be stringent. All drug arrests come with consequences, but charges related to the sale or possession of cocaine could be far more severe than those associated with minute amounts of marijuana. Besides...
The basics of probate and will contests
Many people die without wills in Ohio. In these cases, the probate court will oversee the distribution of the deceased person's assets. Even in instances where there is a will, the probate court may still need to approve it. The probate process The first step in...
Overlooking assets in a divorce
Divorce proceedings could prove incredibly stressful for both spouses. Stress sometimes contributes to distractions, which may be particularly unhelpful during legal proceedings. When discussing divorce settlement matters, overlooking anything creates eventual...
Man found guilty of defrauding Medicaid of $2 million
On April 27, a 57-year-old Ohio man was found guilty of health care fraud and several other charges related to a Medicaid billing scheme. According to prosecutors, the man received around $2 million in fraudulent reimbursements from Medicaid. Billing for X-rays that...
Medical debt is the top cause of bankruptcy filings
Medical debt is the No. 1 reason that people file for bankruptcy. An abrupt illness can lead to excessive medical bills that are even difficult to pay for people who have full-time jobs and health insurance. The medical debt factor has been on the minds of many people...
Understanding the Ohio probate process
It's a good idea to take the time to draw up a will if you haven't already. This document lets you leave money and assets to your family, friends and selected charities. If you don't leave a will, your estate may be subject to laws that determine how your estate is...
Signs a divorce may be right for you
Nobody gets married with the intention of getting a divorce, but it may be right for some couples. Even though 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce, many more couples turn a blind eye to the signs they divorce may be the best option for themselves....