The Law Offices of Aric J. Stano, LLC

06/02/2026

Welcome to this month’s installment of “Scout’s bite-sized legal briefs”.
As our office’s resident “pup”alegal and social media manager, each month I will be bringing you different small tidbits to chew over.

May’s (delayed) bite: It is easy in the craziness of life to put off things you don’t find urgent (like going to the dry cleaners or making the company social media post), but making your estate plan should not be one of those tasks! Life has a habit of speeding by and you don’t want it to be too late to have you affairs in order.

That’s it for Scout’s bite this month. And as my owner makes me share, I cannot offer you legal advice (Ohio does not admit dogs to the bar), but you can call him to set up a consult!

Till next time!

Woof
❤️🦴Scout

04/17/2026

Welcome to this month’s installment of “Scout’s bite-sized legal briefs”.
As our office’s resident “pup”alegal and social media manager, each month I will be bringing you different small tidbits to chew over.

April’s bite: under Ohio law, there is no mechanism to “get power of attorney over someone.” A power of attorney is a document executed by an individual with legal capacity (called the “principal”) to grant authority for the management of their financial affairs or health to a trusted assistant (called the “agent”). If you or your loved one are incapable or unwilling to execute a power of attorney, the alternative is to obtain a guardianship through the probate court. Proper POAs in place before the need arises can prevent this problem.

That’s it for Scout’s bite this month. And as my owner makes me share, I cannot offer you legal advice (Ohio does not admit dogs to the bar), but you can call him to set up a consult!

Till next time!

Woof
❤️🦴Scout

03/25/2026

Welcome to this month’s installment of “Scout’s bite-sized legal briefs”.
As our office’s resident “pup”alegal and social media manager, each month I will be bringing you different small tidbits to chew over.

March’s bite: The costs of proper estate planning can be small potatoes compared to the costs of failing to plan. One of many examples: Ohio law generally requires anyone in charge of an estate to provide a surety bond, but a properly drafted will can waive that requirement. The bond must cover twice the value of the property in the estate, which means the premium for a surety bond often costs more than what having an attorney draw up the will does!

That’s it for Scout’s bite this month. And as my owner makes me share, I cannot offer you legal advice (Ohio does not admit dogs to the bar), but you can call him to set up a consult!

Till next time!

Woof
❤️🦴Scout

02/09/2026

Welcome to this month’s installment of “Scout’s bite-sized legal briefs”.
As our office’s resident “pup”alegal and social media manager, each month I will be bringing you different small tidbits to chew over.

February’s bite: Parents, are you ready for a break? Maybe a solo trip to somewhere warm where nobody is asking for snacks?

If you are traveling out of reach and leaving the kids with Grandma, you may want to consider granting a Grandparent Power of Attorney. This will give the Grandparent(s) certain legal rights over the kids while you are gone. That way, you can leave that phone behind and truly unplug.

And on that note, our office will be closed until February 24th while my owners do just that!

That’s it for Scout’s bite this month. And as my owner makes me share, I cannot offer you legal advice (Ohio does not admit dogs to the bar), but you can call him to set up a consult!

Till next time!

Woof
❤️🦴Scout

01/15/2026

Welcome to the first installment of “Scout’s bite-sized legal briefs”.

As our office’s resident “pup”alegal and social media manager, each month I will be bringing you different small tidbits to chew over.

January’s bite: Check your deed!
Just because you are joint owners of real estate doesn’t mean you have survivorship rights (which avoid probate) - only the statutory “magic words” create a survivorship interest .

That’s it for Scout’s bite this month. And as my owner makes me share, I cannot offer you legal advice (Ohio does not admit dogs to the bar), but you can call him to set up a consult!

Till next time!

Woof
❤️🦴Scout

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, from our family to yours

11/04/2025

Scammers are nothing new, but as technology advances, so do their techniques.

One emerging scam has seen criminals use "spoofing" to make their phone calls appear to be coming from attorneys, especially elder law attorneys, in an attempt to target elderly and vulnerable individuals.

What should you do if you think you may be being scammed? HANG UP. An attorney should not be calling you to solicit personal information (such as credit card, banking, or Social Security numbers). Even if you have an existing relationship with an attorney, if you are in any doubt, you should hang up and call that attorney back using contact information known to you. You can use the Ohio Supreme Court's attorney lookup to find the business contact information for any attorney in the State of Ohio and contact them back using those means. If it was a legitimate contact by an attorney's office, they won't be upset. Never share your personal information over the phone. Don't be afraid to tell the caller that you are not comfortable giving that information out over the phone and ask to meet the caller in person to discuss.

If you think your loved one is the victim of a scam, talk to them about what's going on. Signs of a scam can include unusual financial habits, purchasing gift cards in large quantities, or new patterns of phone use. Scammers often pose as government officials or "old friends." Be wary of "officials" who suggest doing things by phone instead of in writing, or telephone contact from people you or your loved one haven't spoken to in years. If your loved one is being victimized, you should talk to them about ways you can help. Many banks now offer monitored accounts, and there are options using powers of attorney to help monitor for or put a stop to scamming activity.

Remember, if in doubt: HANG UP THE PHONE.

https://medinacountyprosecutor.weebly.com/scam-squad.html

https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/AttorneySearch/ #/search

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07/11/2025

How to cool off on a hot day…

We passed by a lemonade stand and had to stop for a refreshing treat!

06/22/2024

We’ve moved! New suite, same address.

01/30/2024