The use of special needs trusts in estate planning and asset protection planning has grown rapidly over the past two decades as the applicable law has developed and public awareness has increased. In this article, Kohnen & Patton Estate Planning and Probate partner Chad S. Levin covers some of the fundamentals of special needs trusts.

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On Monday, September 14, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 606 into law granting broad state-law immunity for Covid-19 related claims to a wide range of entities such as businesses and health care providers. This article by David T. Zummo provides a brief summary of the law and the immunity protections granted by it.

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Kohnen & Patton partner K. Roger Schoeni has researched, written about, taught and used various negotiating skills and techniques over the last 38 years as a practicing attorney and mediator of civil lawsuits and claims. In this article he outlines several practical pointers to help you become a more effective negotiator.

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