- Divorce
- Adoption
- Paternity
- GuardianshipOhio laws state that the parents of a minor are the legal guardians of that child. However, the laws also state that the parents can designate who will become the child’s legal guardian in the event of their death. This is typically subject to the approval of the court. In the unfortunate event of the demise or incapacitation of a child’s parents, if there are no guardianship provisions in place, the decision could be left up to the courts.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful DeathMy background in medical negligence and wrongful death cases has sharpened my acumen in mediation and litigation. When no agreement can be reached between opposing parties, you need a skilled trial attorney to be on your side.
- Assault
- Business Disputes
- Premises Liability
- Property Damage
- Personal InjuryPersonal injury is an area of law where a claim or lawsuit is brought on behalf of someone who sustains an injury to the body, mind, or emotions, as opposed to an injury or damage to a person’s property. An injury lawsuit is a civil matter called a tort. This means that there is no incarceration at stake; the lawsuit is about money.
- Medical MalpracticeI attended Capital Law School and joined Ohio’s largest medical malpractice insurance defense firm where I refined my evaluation, negotiation, and litigation skills. There after, I was recruited and accepted the position of lead attorney on all medical negligence cases at a prominent Columbus plaintiff law firm. During my tenure, my case settlements exceeded $12M.
- Estate PlanningWhile any legal proceedings can be stressful, probate and estate administration tends to be exceptionally difficult for clients. However, our experience and competence can provide ease and comfort during this challenging time.
- WillsAn estate planning lawyer should have expertise beyond the preparation of a last will and testament. Although a last will and testament is a good fit for some, one size does not fit all. A lawyer who works in estate law in Columbus must also be familiar with complex estate planning tools, such as revocable and irrevocable trusts, asset protection, and the process of probate and trust administration, which may include potential challenges to trust and will instruments. An estate attorney must be able to respect the risks inherent in each client’s proposed estate plan strategy, clearly convey the risks, and suggest a strategy that will minimize risks while ensuring a client’s goals are achieved.
- TrustsSince trusts never have to go through probate, your beneficiaries may gain access to these assets more quickly than they might to assets that are transferred using a will. Additionally, if it is an irrevocable trust, it may not be considered part of the taxable estate, so fewer taxes may be due upon your death. Trusts allow you to exclude parts of your assets from your taxable estate, something that a Will cannot offer.
- Power of AttorneyTherefore, it’s important to speak to a qualified guardianship attorney and execute a durable power of attorney and a duly probated will. These documents will guarantee that the persons you select, will be there to take care of you or someone you love in the event of some tragic accident or illness.
- ProbateAmySue Taylor’s extensive knowledge and comprehensive understanding of probate law allows the firm to handle an extensive variety of probate matters, including probate administration and litigation, wills and will contests, trusts, and guardianship. Additionally, our law firm represents clients in matters of wrongful death and personal injury. Your legal matter may entwine multiple areas of the law. For instance, matters of probate, trust, and guardianship can be closely related. For this reason, we tenaciously develop a case strategy that will best serve your interests
- Tax LawA deduction on the federal estate tax return. It allows the first spouse to die to leave an unlimited amount of assets to the surviving spouse free of estate taxes. However, if no other tax planning is used and the surviving spouse’s estate is more than the amount of the federal estate tax exemption in effect at the time of the surviving spouse’s death, estate taxes will be due at that time.