Whether you dread the thought of 2018 coming to an end or you are counting down the days, the 2018 tax season is rapidly approaching. If you look back to January 1, 2018, you may remember that the 2018 Tax Reform Act officially took effect this year. Although the Act did not impact your […]
It is human nature to want to be in control of your life and everything that happens around it. Having a Power of Attorney is one way you can authorize someone else to act on your behalf. Granting one person the power to make decisions regarding your personal matters can be a scary and […]
Imagine waking your kids up in the morning, going through the hassle of your everyday routine to get out to your car and it won’t start. You keep forgetting that mouthwash in the morning will trigger your ignition interlock device. Looks like dad is taking the kids to school today.
This could become the reality […]
Everyone, no matter their age or net worth, should take the time to put a plan in place so that their wishes will take effect when they pass away. A properly executed Last Will and Testament is an essential part of the Estate Planning process. However, there are certain terms that should often be […]
On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, President Trump moved to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that began in 2012. You can read the formal announcement here. DACA protected nearly 800,000 undocumented children and young adults who were brought to the United States by their parents as children. It allowed these individuals […]
The benefits of forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) are numerous and the process has quickly become the favored type of business organization in Ohio. LLC’s combine aspects of both corporations and partnerships while providing greater amounts of flexibility in owning, operating, and transferring a business. An experienced business attorney can help you set […]
Every year, an estimated 680,000 people become U.S. citizens through Naturalization. Naturalization is the process of applying with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to become a citizen of the United States. Once Naturalized, the individual will trade in their green card for a Certificate of Naturalization. With that certificate, you can then apply […]
On Friday January 27, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order temporarily banning travel from seven countries (Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen). The order has caused much anxiety and confusion among the immigrant community. Stories on the web abound about immigrants affected the moment this order was issued. Many immigrants who […]
Adjustment of Status is the process used to change, or adjust, a nonimmigrant’s status to that of an immigrant. For example, someone may enter the United States on an F-1 Student Visa and after entry decide that they would like to remain in the United States permanently. An immigrant can adjust their status in […]
By: Peter C. Kratcoski, Esq.
Researcher: Patrick Moore
Tom Kremic
The Service-members Civil Relief Act affects both landlords and tenants. When a tenant joins the military it is fairly common for the person to be required to relocate. The issue that often arises for the landlord and tenants is how the relocation of the service-member effects the […]