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Tue Apr 6th, by Daniel A. McGowan, on Probate Law and Procedure | Share

For the financial durable power of attorney ("DPOA") the 129th General Assembly enacted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act ("UPOAA") effective March 22, 2012, which is codified in R.C.1337.21 to...

Thu Feb 11th, by Daniel McGowan, on Probate Law and Procedure | Share

Notwithstanding provisions in the power of attorney, an agent that has accepted appointment has some non-waivable duties. 

Wed Feb 10th, by Daniel McGowan, on Probate Law and Procedure | Share

Ohio Power of Attorney laws are now similar to other states that enacted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act

Tue Feb 9th, by Daniel McGowan, on Ethics and Malpractice Claims | Share

Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity poses a variety of challenging 

Tue Mar 10th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

Effective estate planning is very feasible and a true bargain when compared to the cost of litigation

Thu Feb 27th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

A Trustee of an Ohio Trust must comply with the Ohio Prudent Investor Act unless the Trust Instrument dictates otherwise.  

Thu Feb 20th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

A Trustee shall keep the current Beneficiaries reasonably informed as to the material facts necessary for them to protect their interests.  

Tue Feb 11th, by Daniel McGowan, on Probate Law and Procedure | Share

If a person can show the Court they have an interest relating to the welfare of another person, Ohio Courts will generally allow the person to participate in guardianship proceedings.  

Thu Feb 6th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

The Ohio Trust Code allows for beneficiaries to be awarded their attorneys' fees when challenging the conduct of a trustee for breach of duty.