Shelly M.

The The Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Motor vehicles now requires student drivers to produce a driving record - 50 Hour Affidavit form to be filled out and notarized prior to turning it into the DMV. Be prepared this summer with your teenage drivers. The BMV 50-Hour Affidavit and BMV 24-Hour Affidavit are forms required by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, most commonly for teen or new drivers applying for a driver’s license. These affidavits confirm that the applicant...

How can we help? This issue of creating new legal estate planning documents or updating them comes up when loved ones start to notice problems with parents & loved ones. We examine the question of whether an elder has the capacity to sign any legal paperwork. Memory loss usually shows up first and many family members dismiss it as “just getting old”. But memory loss is not a a normal part of aging. It is an early warning sign of cognitive impairment. In many cases, this “mild” cognitive...

Importance of a Travel Consent Form for Minors The primary importance of a travel consent form for minors lies in its ability to establish clear lines of authority and during a child’s travel. It is an essential safeguard against unauthorized travel and ensures that the accompanying adult has the legal right to make decisions on behalf of the minor. This is particularly important in emergencies where quick decision-making is required. Furthermore, many countries have stringent child...