Is Your Trust Dated Before 2007?

Ohio Trust Law changed significantly effective January 1, 2007, when the Ohio Trust Code went into effect.  Since that date, on numerous occasions, we have reminded our clients via snail mail, email, or in-person of this important date and suggested that serious...

Three Steps You Can Take To Avoid Probate Court

Clients frequently ask, “How can I avoid probate?” While some of the steps involve preparation of documents that only an attorney should prepare, there are some things that you can do yourself to avoid probate without an attorney’s involvement....

Nancy Roberson Gets Interviewed By The BBB

Ken Jarosik from the Dayton Better Business Bureau (BBB) produced a video highlighting some of the features that separate Roberson Law from other businesses, including the factors that have contributed to the firm earning an A+ rating with the BBB....

Alzheimer’s Patients URGENT Need For Legal Documents

We see a lot of families in our office who cannot assist their loved one who has Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia with financial and health care matters because no one has the legal authority to act on behalf of the loved one.  Often by the time the caregiver...

Recent Changes In Ohio Probate Laws

Ohio House Bill 432 recently went into effect and made some changes to Ohio’s laws that are worth noting.  Below are just a few highlights of this bill:   1.  Ohio law previously allowed a surviving spouse to receive two automobiles valued at $40,000 or less...