Jim Gilbride, Attorney at Law, LLC

05/08/2022

We never know when we will have to use our estate planning documents but we will all have to put them to use eventually…

Gary Koncelik of Broadview Heights said he's learning the hard way about the importance of having all family estate documents at close hand when it comes to the care of an elderly or ailing loved one

03/27/2022

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12/21/2020

Summit and several other Ohio counties conducted property reappraisals in 2020. With a strong housing market in some areas, those homeowners saw their home values go up prompting them to ask whether they should challenge their county’s appraisal. I hope this article sheds some light on the reappraisal and complaint process.

Two factors determine how much you pay in residential property taxes each year. The first factor is the tax rate, which varies among communities based on different levies. The second factor is the appraised value of your home. The appraised value of your home is determined by the county auditor or,....

12/17/2020

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12/09/2020

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11/30/2020

It's the final countdown of Ohio's legislative calendar. What does that mean for gun, abortion, COVID-19 and other bills?

11/07/2020

This article from WBNS in Columbus highlights why estate planning should matter to everyone.

During this pandemic people are thinking about their health and well being. But are you prepared in case there's a worst case scenario when it comes to your health and finances?

10/22/2020

Election Day in 19th-century America was a loud, raucous, often dangerous event. Political parties would offer food, drink and inducements ranging from offers of bribes to threats of beatings.

09/29/2020

Pets are unquestionably family members who contribute to the overall character and well-being of a family unit. Despite the love and companionship that pets contribute, Ohio law recognizes pets as the personal property of their owners. This means, without proper planning, the fate and well-being of....

09/25/2020

Pandemic or not, a key aspect to consider is what would happen to your bank accounts, your home, your belongings — i.e., everything you own — and, perhaps, your dependents, if you're no longer here.

09/24/2020

What originally started as a way to help restaurants that could not seat customers, quickly became HB 669. That bill will now head to Gov. DeWine for approval.

09/15/2020

Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday signed legislation to temporarily give businesses, health-care workers and schools legal immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits.