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Thomas M. Drinan, Esq.

Are You Ok if You Mistakenly Deed Property to Your Trust in Ohio?

Thomas M. Drinan, Esq. | Aug 19, 2019

In Ohio, real property is transferred via a deed. To successfully convey property from a seller to a buyer there are several formal requirements. Arguably, the most important requirement is the participation of two or more parties, a grantor and a grantee. Both must be either a person or entity legally existing at the time […]

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Posted in Deeds, Real Estate




Justin T. Precht, Esq.

Planning for a Child with Special Needs

Justin T. Precht, Esq. | Jul 11, 2019

Planning for a child with special needs requires extra care.  Individuals with special needs often depend or will depend on needs-based government benefit programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid, which have strict income and asset guidelines for eligibility. Because of those guidelines, leaving an inheritance outright to a child with special needs who […]

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Posted in Estate Planning




Housing Prices Appear Steady Even with Cap on SALT Deductions

Ritter & Randolph | Apr 24, 2019

It has been over a year and a half since the United States Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the famous Trump tax cuts. Early critics of the law included the National Association of Realtors, who predicted that the law would cause housing prices to decline due to provisions capping deductions […]

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Posted in Home Buying




Erica L. Groman, Esq.

Planning for an Emergency Situation – Are you prepared?

Erica L. Groman, Esq. | Mar 25, 2019

With advances in technology, our family members, friends, and other personal information may seem more accessible than ever before.  But in the event of an emergency, would first responders be able to determine who to contact if something happened to you unexpectedly?  Would they be able to quickly determine your blood type or allergy information […]

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Posted in Technology




Mortgage Rates Appear to Decline

Ritter & Randolph | Mar 06, 2019

A recent article on Realtor.com highlights the positive impact this past month’s decline in mortgage interest rates might have on home buyers. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.35% in the week of February 21, which is down from the 4.37% rate in the prior week. These figures are cited by Freddie Mac. The decline in […]

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Posted in Mortgages, Real Estate




Housing Market Gives Gloomy New Year’s Forecast

Ritter & Randolph | Jan 03, 2019

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that the U.S. housing market is predicted to stumble even further in 2019. This past year has seen the housing market plummet, as the cost to buy a new home has increased while inventory has continued to fall. The decline in the housing market has also […]

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Posted in Home Buying, Real Estate




Erica L. Groman, Esq.

For the New Year, Resolve to PLAN!

Erica L. Groman, Esq. | Dec 14, 2018

With the New Year quickly approaching, many people are brainstorming ideas for their “New Year’s Resolution.” Need some ideas? You should consider finalizing your estate plan! After all, what better way to start the New Year than planning for your future and that of your loved ones? While many people associate estate planning with the […]

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Posted in Estate Planning




Erica L. Groman, Esq.

So You Finalized Your Estate Plan. Now What?

Erica L. Groman, Esq. | Nov 02, 2018

Clients often express relief after finalizing their estate planning documents. However, even after all your documents are signed, there are still further steps that you should take to ensure that your affairs are in the best possible order.

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Posted in Estate Planning




Erica L. Groman, Esq.

Avoiding Probate Administration of Your Ohio Real Estate: Survivorship Deeds & Transfer-On-Death Designation Affidavits

Erica L. Groman, Esq. | Sep 12, 2018

As an estate-planning attorney, one of the most common concerns that clients have is what will happen to their house upon their death.

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Posted in Estate Planning, Real Estate




Erica L. Groman, Esq.

Estate Planning for Parents with Children

Erica L. Groman, Esq. | Aug 17, 2018

Do you have children or plan to have children in the near future? If so, do you have a current estate plan to provide for your children in the event of your death?

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Posted in Estate Planning


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