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Welcome to the blog of R. F. Meyer & Associates, where we share company news and informative articles related to our Elder Law, Probate and Estate Planning legal practice.
Medicaid Annuity Case Results
On March 31, 2014 the Supreme Court of the United States declined to review the Medicaid Annuity case of Hughes v. McCarthy that the law firm of Browning & Meyer Co. LPA successfully litigated at the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, thus cementing that decision as...
Gifting – Tax Law and Medicaid Law
Providing a gift to another has been around since time immemorial – a part of human culture since its inception. To give a gift is to say “thank you” or “I love you” to another out of gratefulness and with no wish for reciprocity. This ancient practice is...
SHOW ME THE MONEY! ACCOUNTING FOR PROPERTY HELD IN TRUST
Ohio Trust Law Trusts – that beautiful legal creation of English minds from centuries past. Everyone wants one, but no one quite knows what it is! Legally, a trust is a legal relationship where an owner of property (grantor or settler) transfers legal title to a...
Top 10 Questions about Surrogate documents, LLC’s and Trusts for Asset Planning
We know everyone likes "Top 10" lists. Here you will find the Top 10 Questions about Surrogate Documents for LLC's and Trusts for Asset Planning. What is the difference between the durable power of attorney for health care and the living will? Health Care = you are...
Richard Meyer Offers Elder Law Update for Ohio State Bar
Description: Elder Law Update This program will review recent case law and legislation affecting the practice of elder law. Speaker: Richard F. Meyer; Browning & Meyer Co., LPA; Worthington Information: 1.0 CLE credit | Program starts at 1 p.m. ET. Cost: $55...
ACTION ALERT: Support Medicaid Reform & Extension
AN ACTION ALERT FROM CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OHIO to support Medicaid Reform Because of our concern for the poor and vulnerable the Catholic Conference of Ohio joins with Ohio Catholic Hospitals and Catholic Charities agencies in advocating for an expansion of Medicaid...
Reporting Requirements of a Trustee to Beneficiaries of a Trust
What are the reporting requirements of a trustee to beneficiaries of a trust? A Trustee must keep beneficiaries reasonably informed about administration of trust and of material facts necessary to protect their interest. Unless unreasonable, a Trustee shall promptly...
Caleb’s Cause: Helping a local child with Cerebal Palsy
There will be an event to benefit Caleb's Cause at Jersey Mike’s on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m – 7 p.m. Twenty percent of every sale goes to Caleb but customers must tell the cashier it is for Caleb’s Cause. Caleb is a local child suffering from cerebal palsy. Anyone can...
Cleveland.com: Elderly population spawns law specialty
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The growing elderly population in Ohio, and its growing legal needs, has spawned a specialty among the legal profession in which lawyers now can earn certification for their expertise. The Ohio State Bar Association has been given accreditation by...