A title commitment is provided to the Buyer prior to closing to inform all parties connected with the real estate of information related to the title of the property. If a defect or burden on the property is found, the title commitment lists the requirements necessary to be met...
Read moreIn September 2013, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) final rule was implemented, which modified the standard by which dentists and other covered entities must notify patients following a breach. A breach is defined as the acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of protected health information (PHI). PHI includes...
Read moreOnce a divorce is finalized there are several steps that the parties should separately take to update their individual lives. This is often an overlooked process that can have negative or unintended ramifications. Typically while a divorce case is pending, although not in every case, both parties are prevented...
Read moreToo often documents are signed without the parties really understanding what they are signing. These documents are often considered “contracts” that obligate those signing them to things they did not realize or intend. No matter how simple the document may appear to be, it is always best to have...
Read moreA letter of instruction is often formulated at the same time as estate planning, but there are no legal requirements in Ohio for a letter of instruction. While it cannot be a legally enforceable substitute for a properly executed will, a letter of instruction can give your loved ones...
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