Written by Jill Roamer, J.D. A Last Will and Testament devises one’s property after their passing. Great weight is given to this document; Wills have formalities that other documents don’t, hinting to its importance. But what happens when a devise in a Will contradicts a formerly executed contract? This issue was litigated recently in Ohio….

Written by Robert T. Nickerson So you’re thinking about taking the big step to have an estate plan created? Or do you already have one and want to update it? Or are you simply looking at what an estate plan even is? Don’t worry if you’re feeling overwhelmed and even a little intimidated. Anything that…

Written by Robert T. Nickerson One of the big changes that happened during the pandemic last year was a surprise surge in new homeowners. Young adults have been the highest percentage of new buyers as being stuck at home has forced them to consider what they can get; a larger backyard, easier conditions to work…

Written by Jill Roamer J.D. Florida has taken a major stand against abuse and fraud perpetrated on senior and disabled citizens. A week ago, the Protection of Elderly Persons and Disabled Adults Bill was passed; it is headed to the governor for signature. The new law’s effective date would be July 1, 2021. The bill has a…

By Robert T. Nickerson For those that have read up on stories of celebrities and how their estates would end up impacting them after their deaths, then you might find the story of Prince Rogers Nelson, otherwise better known simply as Prince, quite interesting and a lesson on how not to prepare your own estate…

Written by Jill Roamer, J.D.  There has been a lot of heated debate on the topic of traveling with emotional support animals (ESA), psychiatric service animals (PSA), and traditional service animals. To resolve some of the conflict, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Final Statementelaborating on the department’s expectations and priorities regarding the treatment of…

Written by Jill Roamer J.D. Ms. Irving, a blind woman, lives in San Francisco. In 2018, she filed a Complaint against ride-share giant, Uber, alleging that she was discriminated against during various encounters with Uber drivers. Ms. Irving alleged that drivers refused to pick her up at least fourteen different times, and as such she…

Written by Robert T. Nickerson Within the past week, a lot of the news cycles have covered the reaction to the death of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s long-time husband who recently passed at the age of 99. Some have felt a loss similar to a family member. Others have celebrated it. But regardless of how…

We all know what happened on October 24, 1929, just eight days after Professor Fisher’s bullish prediction, when the Wall Street Crash ushered in the Great Depression, ruining the great economist’s reputation. In hindsight, it is easy to spot the irrational exuberance exhibited in the run up to the greatest economic crisis in modern times….

Written by Jill Roamer, JD In a recent case out of Ohio, a court of appeals analyzed whether the state could recover child support arrears from the estate of a Medicaid recipient. Here, Betty was the legal guardian of her grandchildren, Emily and Bradley. Their father was under court order to pay child support, with Betty as…