When a will is contested, the people who may have a stake in the will are divided into two types in Ohio known as the interested parties and the actual parties. In a general sense, all surviving members of a descendant’s family are potentially either interested or...
Offer letters causes employment dispute
Many employees in Ohio and across the nation have received offer letters from prospective employers. These letters provide successful candidates with details like the title of the job offered to them, base salary, the date a job starts and ends, and an explanation of...
How to construct business contracts for selling or purchasing
If you're looking to purchase a business, it is often not what's in the contract but rather what's not in the contract that can cause the most problems. This information is especially important for small business owners who tend to have more to lose. Some of the most...
NSC: Traffic deaths dropped 2% in 2019, but number is still high
A preliminary report from the National Safety Council states that an estimated 38,800 people died in car accidents in 2019. What Ohio drivers should know is that though this number represents a 2% decline from 2018 and a 4% decrease from the 40,231 who died in 2017,...
Why retirement accounts might be subject to probate
If you make use of beneficiary designations, there is a strong possibility that retirement accounts won't need to go through probate. Ideally, you will name both a primary and alternate beneficiary to ensure that the asset can be transferred without needing to go...
Who pays the costs of probate litigation?
Not every instance of probate occurs without any issues. Sometimes, a party might contest the will or seek to invalidate the document. Contesting a will involves litigation, and the proceeding could come with high costs. Someone who never expected to contest or defend...
Judge Judy faces breach of contract allegations
Judith Sheindlin became a household name by presiding over the reality TV show "Judge Judy." Now, Sheindlin finds herself facing a lawsuit. The suit is in response to the series of deals made during an ownership transfer of "Judge Judy" show archives. The lawsuit...
Factors that may contribute to litigation risk
Individuals and corporations in Ohio and throughout the country may be taken to court for almost any reason. Their litigation risk will likely depend on a variety of factors such as adhering to product safety or other laws. Large corporations tend to be at a higher...
Allstate says more hard-braking events mean more collisions
Ohio residents may become aggressive on the road from time to time, following too closely to one vehicle or cutting in front of another in a traffic jam. In situations like this, it's not unusual for drivers to apply the brakes suddenly and harshly to avoid a...
Negligence may be a key factor in an Ohio personal injury claim
After suffering personal injury in an accident, Ohio residents who are thinking about the next steps should understand the concept of negligence. People are expected to exercise a certain level of care in their behaviors. Failure to do so can be the basis of a legal...
