Why Every Ohio Driver Should Have Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Coverage
If you are injured by the negligence of an uninsured or underinsured driver, let McCarthy Law Office guide you through the process and fight for the maximum amount of compensation.
Legal Documents For Your College-Bound Student
If you are in need of legal documents for your high school graduate and soon-to-be college student, or if you are need of a review and update of your estate plan, please contact me at mccarthy@danmccarthylaw.com or 513-815-7006 for a consultation.
McCarthy Appointed to Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission
Dan McCarthy was recently appointed to the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission (“RPC”). Dan’s term expires on March 6, 2024. The RPC responsibilities include, among others: Review all preliminary subdivision plans and approves, disapproves, or conditionally approves such plans; Reviews and approves or disapproves all Final Plats; Grants or denies requests for variations. Dan has […]
Why do I need a Letter of Instruction for my Estate Plan?
A letter of instruction (LOI) is an important part of any comprehensive estate plan, whether you’re just starting out or have a plan already in place. A letter of instruction can help your loved ones manage important information about you. A LOI conveys your desires, includes practical information about where to find various items referenced […]
Changes in Advance Directives Brought About by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the importance of advance care planning and directives. Responses to vaccinations and understanding their efficacy, reinfection potential, and long-haul symptoms resulting from COVID-19 continue to baffle our scientific understanding. It appears the coronavirus will continue to challenge Americans, indeed the world, as according to an article in Nature, long haul symptoms […]
7 Silly Reasons We Procrastinate Estate Planning
I don’t own much and neither does my family. Can’t we delay estate planning until we can afford it? You shouldn’t. It is crucial to give legal authority to a person of your choice, to care for your children if anything should happen to you. You don’t want your children to become wards of the […]
Tips for Addressing Estate Planning and Finances With Your Parents
In order for your parents to be properly prepared for the future, it is critical to discuss finances with them. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its effect on economic conditions, and how it relates to the security of their financial future. The conversation should come from […]
The Five Common Mistakes Made in Estate Planning
During your lifetime, you spend the first part trying to attain financial security and the second part working to maintain it. This adage is why many people spend substantial time and effort maximizing their legacy goals in their estate plan, ensuring their wishes come to pass. Your life’s work and ability to provide for your […]
Understanding the Duties of Guardianship
As your parent ages, there may come a time when you must take on guardianship for your parent, accepting legal responsibility for their care and wellbeing. The duties include a parent’s daily care, medical care, and possibly financial decisions made on their behalf. Many guardians are family members who were previously caregivers, now cast into […]
McCarthy Named as a 2022 Ohio Super Lawyer
We are pleased to announce that Dan McCarthy has once again been named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list. This is his fourth consecutive year on the list, continuing a streak that started in 2019. He was also named as a Rising Star Super Lawyer from 2014-2017.