Dan McCarthy has been named Chair of the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission, supporting thoughtful growth and coordinated planning for Hamilton County communities.

The Digital Part of Your Legacy Your life isn’t just stored in file cabinets anymore — it’s online. From photos and videos to social media accounts and cryptocurrency, your “digital footprint” has become an important part of what you’ll leave behind. Yet most people…

Effective January 1, 2024, the CTA requires that certain businesses disclose to FinCEN information about the company, its beneficial owners, and in some cases, the company applicant.

Now is a great time to schedule an appointment to review your plan. And if you are like 60% of the country without a Will, it is a great time to scratch “get a Will” off your to-do list. Call me at 513-815-7006, email me at mccarthy@danmccarthylaw.com, or visit my webpa…

If you are involved in a car collision caused by the negligence of another driver, let McCarthy Law Office guide you through the process of maximizing your recovery, both for the property damage and for your pain and suffering.

In Ohio, it is now illegal to use or hold, with any part your body, a cell phone or other electronic device while driving. Ohio’s SB 288 allows police officers to pull over drivers for violating the new law. But the law also has some exceptions and different requireme…

As the calendar turns to December, and before the rush of holidays kicks into high gear, now is a great time to review your estate plan and insurance coverage. Have you updated your estate plan recently? Do you even have an estate plan? When is the last time you met wit…

With the help of an experienced estate planning attorney, you can feel relieved that your digital assets will be easily located, managed, and passed to your loved ones.

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.

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.

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,…

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. 

Dan McCarthy was recently admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court. An attorney must be admitted to the Court in order to participate in any cases before the Court. McCarthy Law Office was retained by the Fraternity Forward Coalition and the Fraternity…

When it comes to your estate planning though, how should you handle your timeshare? If you have a revocable trust, should you transfer ownership of the timeshare to your trust? Should you instead continue to hold it in your name, or jointly with another family member? W…

Probated estates become a matter of public record. That means that anyone can simply go down to the courthouse or hop online and find out about your probate, including your family information and a detailed inventory of all of your assets.

Congratulations! Graduation is the culmination of years of hard work, and often years of private school tuition payments. Graduation from high school also generally means that you are at least 18 years-old. Aside from purchasing alcohol, there is now very little you can…

It can be hard to get motivated about your estate planning; it sounds about as fun as getting a root canal. However, you also probably want to make sure that your loved ones are protected and receive your hard-earned money and property – regardless of whether you have…

Did you know…? If you don’t have a valid will or trust, then Ohio laws will determine how your assets pass, to whom they pass, and when they pass. Here is a brief check-up on the status of your plan.

With health care at the top of everyone’s mind right now, we want to reassure you that we are here to help. Choosing the right health care decision-maker and clearly communicating your wishes for your end-of-life care are two matters that should not be taken lightly. …

In order to avoid problems, below is a list of ten documents you should start preparing right away to ensure you have a solid estate plan in place and your heirs are protected.

Conversations about death and dying are rarely fun. Most people avoid them because they invoke feelings about our inevitable demise. Broaching this subject can be particularly difficult for parents and their adult children. Adult children may avoid bringing up the…

President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan on March 11, 2021. The money has already started to go to those taxpayers who use direct deposit. Money will continue to be distributed in the coming weeks and months. Now is a great time to scratch estate planning off you…

Preparing your company for your incapacity or death is vital to its survival. If you have not planned appropriately, your business can be disrupted, harming your customers, employees, vendors, and ultimately, your family.

If you have been injured by the negligence of another driver, contact McCarthy Law Office for a free consultation to discuss your clam. 

A DIY estate plan can lead to a false sense of security because it may not achieve what you think it does. Trying to go it alone may actually do much more harm than good. We are here to help and give you peace of mind. Call, text, or email to schedule an appointment to …

An estate plan is much more than a simple will. In order to properly plan for your family, you must coordinate your assets and your documents. I can help ensure that you have the necessary documents to avoid probate where possible and will help provide peace of mind. Pl…

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 meeti…

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. 

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…

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….

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…

No parent wants to think about what would happen to their children if both parents died prematurely and were not able to raise their children. Without the proper plan in place, a court will make that decision for you. Poor planning could lead to relatives arguing in…

Have you been meaning to finally get a will? Maybe it has been years since you even looked at your documents. Now is a good time to do so. Drum roll please, here are some common mistakes I have seen over the years: Not having a written plan. Not having a plan is…

Do you need a will but would prefer not to go downtown? McCarthy Law Office now has an office on the West Side for this very reason. We now offer a convenient location at 5600 Harrison Avenue, Suite 200 in addition to our existing location on Court Street. Whether you…

Revocable living trusts offer many benefits over wills, including asset management and probate avoidance. But even the best designed and drafted trust will fail unless it is properly funded. Once completed, the trust is just an empty vessel until it is filled with…

Do you need a will? Do you need a trust? What the heck is a trust? Most clients I meet with know they need a will. Most have heard of a trust. But most cannot really define a trust or define why a trust is or is not appropriate for their specific needs. So what is the…

An estate plan is more than just your will. More and more wealth is controlled by beneficiary designation. A will does not override or control assets that contain a beneficiary designation. Such assets may include: Real estate controlled by a Transfer on Death…

To dispel a common misperception, estate planning is not only for the wealthy. A basic estate plan is necessary for everyone, regardless of income or assets, because we all want to minimize costs, confusion, and stress for loved ones after a death. If you do not make…

1.    Stop. You must stay at the scene. You can move the cars to a safe place if necessary, but do not leave the area. 2.    Check for injuries for you, your passengers, and other involved in the accident. If seriously injured, go…

Twitter. Gmail. Facebook. Snapchat. Dropbox. Itunes. You get the idea. So much of what we do is now online. Revised Code Section 1337.571 becomes effective this week and gives fiduciary power to access digital assets. When crafting your estate plan, consideration must…

I finally watched Manchester by the Sea last night. I will spare you my poor attempt to play Roger Ebert. It is not exactly uplifting but it is definitely worth watching and I thought it was very well done. Casey Affleck (playing Lee Chander) in particular was very…

The use of eminent domain to acquire commercial property impacts tenants as well as the owner/landlord of the property. Ohio uses the undivided-fee rule, which first values the property as a whole and then apportions the award to each property interest. This procedure…

My estate planning process is typically a 3-step process. I meet with clients to assess their unique situation to create an individualized plan to specifically address their personal wants and needs.  STEP 1: CONSULTATION AND SIGN-UP The first step is about…

It is always nice to be recognized by one’s peers.  I was once again named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for 2016.  This is in the third year in a row I have received this recognition.  Super Lawyers uses an in-depth selection process that starts…

As we move into the Holiday season, it is a good time to to draft or reassess estate planning documents.  Parents with minor children have important decisions to make.  People generally never want to think about worst case situation of a simultaneous death…

I am the Chair of the Cincinnati Bar Association Local Government Law Committee.  The Committee meets once a month and consists of lawyers who work with city, county, and other local government bodies.  We discuss topics relevant to local governments, such…

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…

I want to thank Laurie Veldhuizen and the women of Gamma Phi Beta.  I recently presented at Gamma Phi Beta’s REAL Leadership Institute in Frisco, Texas.  My topic was “Liability: Protecting Gamma Phi Beta.”  I was joined by Laurie…

I am writing a series of articles for the GCNKAA Newsletter on chronic nuisance premises ordinances.  My second article, which appears in the April issue, is available on their webpage here:  http://gcnkaa.org/newsletter/   The Legal Case Against…

More and more cities are enacting chronic nuisance property ordinances.  Along with Tim Burke, I represented a large property owner in a federal court challenge to Cincinnati’s ordinance.  That case ultimately settled, but only after the City…

Want to save money? In Ohio, property owners have the opportunity to reduce their real estate property taxes by filing a Complaint Against the Valuation of Real Property with their County’s Board of Revision.  But all such complaints must be filed no…

Welcome.  Welcome to my new website.  More importantly, welcome to my new law practice.  Starting my own law firm is something I have long envisioned.  It is now a reality. My father started and operated his own law practice (he still does with my…