Should your Child’s Guardian and Trustee Be the Same Person?
While estate planning can be daunting, it does not have to be. Contact a knowledgeable estate planning attorney to help guide you through this process. We can explain your options and advise you on the best plan that will follow your wishes while at the same time meeting your family’s needs. I strive to make the process as painless and seamless as possible.
End of Year Estate Planning Goals
Call or email McCarthy Law Office. The end of the year and getting ready for the holidays is stressful. We can help make the estate planning process as painless as possible and scratch this very important task off of your to-do list.
Estate Planning for Families
Who needs a will? In short, anyone with either property or kids. I have talked to many people who have the best of intentions of finally drafting a will. But it is very easy to put off drafting a will until tomorrow. Tomorrow becomes next week, which becomes next month, which becomes next year. A proper […]
Total Car Accidents Down in Ohio, but Deaths Rise?
According to this article on cincinnati.com, the total number of car crashes in Ohio is down about 25% in 2020. This is largely due to reduced driving during the pandemic. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/07/26/coronavirus-ohio-despite-less-traffic-fatal-crashes-higher-than-2019/5427913002/ However, the number of deaths caused by car crashes is actually up. The expected reason: increased speed. Please slow down. Even if you are […]
McCarthy Law Office Announces New West Side Office and Revamped Website
To better serve our clients, McCarthy Law Office is pleased to announce a new office located at 7595 Bridgetown Road, Suite 200. To those familiar with the area, this is the intersection of Bridgetown Road and Shady Lane. This provides a convenient location for client meetings with ample parking. We will maintain our current office […]
Planning, Preparing and Signing Wills During Covid-19
Ohio extended its Stay at Home Order until at least May 1st. The global pandemic caused by Covid-19, also known as the Coronavirus, has heightened many clients’ interest in completing their wills and estate plans. I have received many questions from clients about the execution of estate planning documents while complying with the Stay at […]
Time to Act: Essential Estate Planning in Ohio
Mesothelioma and Asbestos-Related Attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio
Despite widespread belief to the contrary, asbestos is not banned and remains legal in the United States. Exposure to asbestos takes the lives of nearly 40,000 Americans every year and leaves countless others with lifetime illnesses, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. Filing an asbestos lawsuit is not a simple process, even under the best of […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Car Accident Cases
Car accidents are both physically and emotionally traumatic. If you are in a motor vehicle collision, you will likely have many questions. In my over 15 years of experience helping injured motorists, clients routinely ask several questions: How much is my case worth? There are a number of factors that impact the value of a […]
Annual Estate Planning Checklist
With the start of the New Year, it is as good of a time as any to sit down and assess your financial health and preparedness. Here is a quick checklist to help you knock this off your ever-increasing to do list: Do you have a will? If not, get one. Everyone over 18 needs […]