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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...
Washington Ready to Act on Qualified Deferred Retirement Plans
Qualified Deferred Retirement Plans If you are the current owner of an IRA or 401(k), and are planning to pass this retirement savings to your children, there may be cause for concern. Washington is debating changing the rules that apply to IRAs and 401(k)s, which...
Press Release: Ohio Tax Relief Bill Needs Your Support
Press-Release - Ohio Tax Relief Bill Richard F. Meyer, Esq. Attorney for the Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus Browning & Meyer Co., L.P.A. www.elderlaw.us Ohio Tax Relief Bill needs Your Support! For over 9 years, the Masons, Prince Hall Masons, Knights of...
Estate Planning with Minor Children
Client question: The client calls who is married and has a minor child age 2 that wants to proceed with estate planning. Estate planning Tom and Mary are married with one minor child, Jason, age 2. Although they do not have a large amount of assets, they do have...