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...
Read moreThu 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.
Read moreWed 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
Read moreTue Feb 9th, by Daniel McGowan, on Ethics and Malpractice Claims | Share
Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity poses a variety of challenging
Read moreTue 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
Read moreThu 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.
Read moreThu 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.
Read moreTue 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.
Read moreThu 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.
Read moreWed Feb 5th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share
Reformation of Trusts and general powers of appointment.
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