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Let’s start with a definition. Under Ohio’s definition, “financial elder abuse,” sometimes referred to as senior exploitation, is the unlawful or improper act of using an …

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) estimates that more than two-thirds of Americans over the age of 65 will need some type of long-term …

The statistics on estate planning are rather startling: Two decades ago, about half of Americans had a Last Will & Testament. But today? Only about …

Choosing the right trustee for any trust is an important—and often difficult—decision. In the case of choosing the right trustee for the trust you have created to …

So… imagine your spouse suffers an unexpected stroke or has fallen and suffered a catastrophic injury requiring hospitalization and rehabilitation. Next, imagine they are unable …

A spendthrift trust is often used to prevent a beneficiary from receiving his or her inheritance in a lump sum when you pass away. There …

When we meet our clients for the first time, many are understandably concerned with losing their life savings due to an unforeseen health – or …

Filial Responsibility Laws, also known as Filial Support Laws, are relatively unknown.  These laws impose a duty, usually upon adult children, to support impoverished parents …

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