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SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY) CHANGES
January 31st, 2018
Contributor: Linda Hoffmann
The new federal tax plan adopted in December 2017 eliminates the tax deduction for spousal support payments (commonly called alimony). This change may make negotiating a settlement more difficult and expensive and place a real burden on low-moderate income couples. In Ohio, spousal support is an award of a payment in a divorce or dissolution that is separate from child support. The payment is made to a former spouse who earns less money. Under pr…
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Property Records Solicitation Alert
December 6th, 2016
Contributor: Linda Hoffmann
Homeowners in Medina and surrounding counties are receiving mail solicitations offering to provide landowners with “a property profile” and an additional copy of the property owner’s deed for a fee, usually $75 to $100. What many homeowners do not realize is this information is available for free on the County Auditor or Fiscal Agent’s website in the county in which they live. By researching online at no cost, the property owner by using…
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2017 Estate and Gift Tax Update
November 22nd, 2016
Contributor: Mary Jo Morse
The IRS has updated the limits for the unified estate and gift tax exemption amounts. These updates increase the limits for federal estate and generation-skipping tax and several other provisions affecting the transfer of wealth. The gift tax limit remains unchanged for 2017. Tax Exemption Amount. The federal estate tax exemption amount for 2017 is $5.49 million per person. This means that every person dying in 2017 can transfer up to $5.49 milli…
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Local Jurist and Wadsworth City Council President Thomas Palecek Retires from the Practice of Law
September 30th, 2015
On September 30, 2015, Palecek, McIlvaine, Hoffmann & Co., L.P.A. recognized one of its founding partners, Thomas Palecek, for his remarkable and distinguished career as a jurist, elected official, community activist, and family man. A reception was held at the law firm that welcomed clients, past clients, local business leaders, elected officials, members of the bar, family, local clergy, and many local judges and magistrates. It was a night…
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Linda Hoffman Honored with Excellence in Public Service Leadership Award
December 5th, 2014
Linda Hoffmann was recognized by Leadership Medina County at its December 2014 awards ceremony for the Excellence in Public Service Leadership Award. For over three decades, her positive influence on Medina County has been far reaching. Her service to 4H, the Medina County Bar Association, Medina City Council, The People’s Law School and her local church supported the dreams of future leaders, educated citizens about their rights, and provided…
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Mary Jo Morse Nominated for ATHENA International Award
October 4th, 2014
Mary Jo Morse was nominated for ATHENA International award from local leaders for 2014. ATHENA International was founded in 1982 with the mission to support, develop, and honor women leaders. Reflecting a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there.” the nomination honored women improving the quality of life for others in the community with a “Women of Our Community” award. Mary Jo Morse has been a lo…
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