Adverse possession is one of those quirky legal concepts that does not get much press. Even so, it can be a useful tool for asserting a bona fide right to property under certain circumstances. In March 2017, the Seventh District Court of Appeals considered the doctrine in the case Bailey v. George. It affirmed the […]
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Trump Chooses Judge Gorsuch for Supreme Court Nominee
On January 31, 2017, Trump announced his selection of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court. Gorsuch is a conservative judge and one of the youngest nominee’s to the Supreme Court in a quarter of a century. He is nominated for the position that will replace Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away almost a […]
Pets as Beneficiaries in a Will?
Many people want to provide for their pets in their will and make them beneficiaries. Some people have attempted to leave significant amounts of money to their pets in their wills; however, animals do not have the capacity to own property in Ohio, so you cannot leave property directly to them in your will. If […]
