The end of life can be chaotic and painful, even if you have money and family support. Though doctors may assume terminally-ill people want to live as long as possible, a 2017 study showed people care more about avoiding strain on their families, having medical...
Attorney Thomas Taneff
Thomas Taneff has the experience of being involved in over 10,000 matters throughout his 30-year career. In addition, he has also been involved in over 5,000 cases involving adoption and/or surrogacy. Thomas has completed programs at OSU (undergraduate degree), Capital University Law School (Juris Doctor), and the Harvard Law School (post-graduate program). Thomas Taneff has experience working in estate planning, adoption services, estate administration, and probate. Thomas has extensive knowledge from every perspective within these practice areas from nearly 30 years of experience focusing on adoption and probate law. Thomas is also a former Magistrate for the Franklin County Probate Court.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE HOSPITAL DURING MY ADOPTION?
While your baby’s birth mother is in the hospital, a social worker from the Social Services Department will visit to answer questions about the hospital, the adoption process, or parenting. You may visit during visitation hours, or stay in another room by request, but...
Foster Parents – The Advantages of Having Your Own Attorney
A foster parent losing legal custody can be worse than anyone is prepared to accept. It is a foster parent’s advantage to have counsel as a spokesperson and navigator through complex and confusing child custody law. Hoping to adopt a child taken into your home when...
Aretha Franklin Dies Without a Will…No Respect!?
The Queen of Soul died without a Will!! What will happen to her musical dynasty? Who gets her Estate?...her four kids, equally. What if one of the kids is a spendthrift? What if one of the kids has special needs? What if she didn't want her kids to get an equal share...
Don’t Let Your Soon-To-Be Ex Get Your Stuff!
Rather than seeking divorce, a common trend among married couples is to remain married but permanently separated. While this may be comfortable on a personal basis, it does not mean that they lose their spousal rights and privileges. Both fashion designer...
Don’t Leave Money on the Table – Adoption Tax Credit Explained
The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance on the revived adoption tax credit. Congress declared the tax credit permanent in 2013 and, in 2018, raised the maximum adoption credit to $13,810 for qualified expenses, including adoption fees, court...
Go Ahead… Do It Yourself! The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning Documents
In my 30 years of private practice, I have yet to see a correctly-done do-it-yourself Will! Most people do not have a Will. Why? Because most of us are busy living and working, and the last thing we think about is mortality. Usually, “do-it-yourself” Wills...
Don’t Make These Estate Planning Mistakes
Making a plan for end of life is hard, but necessary. Retaining an attorney is the best way to ensure your wishes are carried out. There are plenty of things to bear in mind. First, never assume your estate is not valuable enough. The costs of hiring a...
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