Being an Ohio business owner is a special trust as you are part of the economic engine that keeps our state moving. You keep the economy going, people employed and nothing happens without you. This is why, when you estate plan, you likely want to put your business in...
Aging adults are more likely to have a medical condition that impacts their ability to care for themselves and make their own decisions. Fortunately, there are ways to prepare for this possibility. While estate plans vary from person to person, estate planning...
Ohio residents who have an estate plan in place should congratulate themselves – they are among a minority of Americans who have such a plan in place. It is an unfortunate reality that most people simply never get around to having an estate plan drafted, and the...
Estate planning and the probate process can seem like mysteries to Ohio residents. Millions of people in our country never even take the first steps toward making an estate plan, so those who do are likely to be in a better position than many others. However, just...
Not everything in estate planning is concerned with what will happen to your property after you die. Estate planning can also be a part of your life. This is particularly true in the case of living trusts. As implied by their name, living trusts go into effect while a...
It is likely that at some point in the estate planning process, you relied on a family member or trusted friend to play some part. Perhaps, they are the executor of your estate or a guardian to your children. However, unless that person is a Cincinnati, Ohio,...
One of the primary goals that people have when they draft a will and overall estate plan is to provide clarity for loved ones. A will typically takes care of a number of tasks, including appointing an executor or personal representative, directing the distribution of...
When we think about estate planning, we often only think about death. After all, the primary purpose of an estate plan is to make sure that your wishes are known and followed after you pass, right? Not exactly. A fully flushed-out estate plan has planning for trust...
When people are caught up in the financial and emotional upheaval of divorce, they tend to be focused on the present moment. It is only after the dust has settled that we begin to assess our lives, including our future plans. Cincinnati-area residents who remarry can...
Digital assets are playing an increasing role in our lives. Whether it is a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or a valuable digital library of music or movies, our digital assets have become real assets. Indeed, one’s crypto-wallet could be the most valuable thing one owns....
