You want to make things as easy as possible on those you love. But you may be doing them a disservice if you’re putting off any part of end-of-life planning, something that could impact them long before you leave them. Six in 10 Americans haven’t done the basic...
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Intense estate planning litigation surrounds Sumner Redstone
A great deal of media attention in Ohio and across the nation has centered on Sumner Redstone, an aging media mogul who is worth an estimated $5 billion. One lawsuit aimed at gaining access to a portion of Redstone’s fortune was recently dismissed, but a new legal...
Life insurance can also address incapacity issues
Shopping for life insurance is something that Ohio residents do to ensure that their loved ones are taken care of after they are gone. What many do not know is that there are life insurance options that can benefit an individual during his or her lifetime as well as...
Thanksgiving is a good time to discuss incapacity planning
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many Ohio families are planning their celebrations. For some, the holidays are the only time of year when the entire family is gathered under one roof. Having loved ones all together and focused on gratitude could be an ideal...
Death can lead to complications for unmarried couples
More and more people are choosing to postpone marriage, and many are choosing to avoid the institution altogether. Many in Ohio are perfectly content to live with their partner in a fulfilling and committed relationship, the duration of which surpasses many marriages....
Potential problems that can derail your SSDI petition
If you are having a hard time getting a straight answer about your application for Social Security disability benefits; especially why it is being delayed (or even denied) you are certainly not alone. Long waiting times for application decisions are unfortunately par...
Is retirement about luck or planning?
A person’s golden years should be lived with the vibrancy and vigor as his or her earlier years. After all, retirement is earned and should be enjoyed. Unfortunately, there are scores of elderly Americans who can’t enjoy the American dream of living out their golden...
Additional advantages of home health care services
In our prior post, we highlighted the different measures of care that a home health care service can provide to elderly Ohioans. Essentially we highlighted the services surrounding medical care, assistance with dressing and bathing, and even services to make welfare...
Beware of scam artists who want your income tax refund check
April 15th is still a few weeks away; and while many people who expected refund checks have already received them, there are still quite a number of people who have not filed their returns yet and will be entitled to a refund. This means that scam artists are still...
2015 could see more disabled workers in the workplace
In 2015, the U.S. economy is expected to grow steadily, and the first quarter of the year appears to be following that prediction. Even though it is early, there is reason for optimism as people who had struggled for years to get back into the workforce appear to be...