A manufacturer provides you with a conditional relocation approval letter to relocate your dealership. The move does not fall within any of the exceptions under Ohio law and you must clear the market. Your same line competitor receives the mandatory correspondence from the manufacturer regarding the relocation approval and files a protest pursuant to Ohio […]
Under Ohio law, any creditor claim against the estate of a deceased person must be presented “in writing” within six months of the person’s death. A recent Ohio Supreme Court case, Wilson v. Lawrence, Slip Opinion No. 2017-Ohio-1410, is very strict in terms of how a creditor is to present its claim and comply with […]
Ohio House Bills 388 and 436, more commonly referred to as “Annie’s Law,” became effective on April 6, 2017. These bills bring significant changes to Ohio’s drunk driving laws. Every motorist should be aware of these changes, as well as employers who have employees that drive company vehicles or drive as part of their job […]
In a series of three two-part articles, Weston Hurd partner Angela Carlin comments on recent probate and appellate court decisions involving: clear and convincing evidence of a decedent’s intentions in “The Love-Letter Will;” the inheritance rights of a decedent’s illegitimate child in “Another Disappointed Illegitimate Heir;” and fiduciary responsibilities in “Inexperience Does Not Excuse Late Filing of […]
Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in the 2017 – Estate Planner – March April issue… Carlin Comments – The Love-Letter Will (Part 2) In the Estate of Eric Anthony Hand, an appellate court upheld the decision of the probate court denying the application of his widow and appellant therein, Natalie Hand, to admit […]
Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in the 2017 – Estate Planner – January February issue… Carlin Comments – The Love-Letter Will (Part 1) In the Estate of Eric Anthony Hand, an appellate court upheld the decision of the probate court denying the application of his widow and appellant therein, Natalie Hand, to admit […]
Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in the 2016 – Estate Planner – November December issue… Carlin Comments – Another Disappointed Illegitimate Heir (Part 2) In In re Estate of Burdette, the appellate court in September 2016, upheld the probate court overruling a purported daughter’s efforts to inherit from her father’s estate. Appellant Jackie Marie […]
Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in the 2016 – Estate Planner – September October issue… Carlin Comments – Another Disappointed Illegitimate Heir (Part 1) In In re Estate of Burdette, the appellate court in September 2016, upheld the probate court overruling a purported daughter’s efforts to inherit from her father’s estate. Appellant Jackie […]
