Estate planning may force Ohio residents to face their mortality. No one likes to think about death and dying, but anyone writing a will or developing a trust must think about what happens to their families upon their passing. Proper organizational skills might assist...
Managing commercial real estate
Businesses as well as residents of Ohio may want to learn more about commercial real estate, what it involves, management and using it as an investment. From shopping malls to restaurants to office space, commercial real estate is quite different from the residential...
Differences between single, double and triple net leases
In real estate, the three types of net leases are single, double or triple. Each type of net lease determines the types of expenses that a tenant or landlord should make to maintain a commercial real estate lease in Ohio. There are several differences between single,...
Taking the steps toward your real estate mediation
Mediation is an alternative choice to appearing in court and resolving a dispute over a real estate transaction. You may have problems with property title or lease. A property owner may have had his or her rights taken away from the government. Regardless of the type...
How should you deal with discrimination as an employer?
In Ohio, discrimination in the workplace can take many different forms, and it can be difficult to know how to deal with it when it arises. As an employer, it is important to be aware of the different types of discrimination that can occur, and understand how to...
Facts about probate and probate litigation
If you live in Ohio and have recently lost a loved one or are preparing an estate plan, you might wonder what happens in the probate process. You may also wonder what happens in probate if there is a dispute about the will. The probate process Probate is a legal...
Contesting a will
Contesting a will in Ohio is the process of questioning the status and legal relevance of a will. This might be done by arguing that the deceased person was not in their right mind when they wrote it or that they were under pressure and duress to write that version of...
How can your business avoid wrongful termination suits?
Wrongful termination lawsuits are the result of employees arguing that they were dismissed unfairly or illegally. In Ohio, employers do hire in good faith, but not every relationship turns out to be positive. The employee may think it's the employer in the wrong and...
Reasons to remove an executor in Ohio
Estate executors in Ohio have a legal duty to handle all the affairs of an estate owner after they die. When they don't act competently, the beneficiaries can either write a letter of demand commanding them to administer the estate as per decedent wishes or simply...
What does a noncompete agreement mean for Ohio employees?
In Dayton, Ohio, many employees sign noncompete agreements during the hiring process. Employees agree not to divulge company secrets. If you leave the company in whatever capacity, you agree to not share your former employer's trade secrets or business practices with...
