If you have been charged with drunk driving and it’s your first offense, you may be wondering if hiring an attorney is worth the money. Many people in this situation wonder the same thing. They question whether the penalties for a first conviction (or plea) are really...
Very few Ohio residents view bankruptcy as a chance to walk away from debts that they had no intention of ever repaying. On the contrary, most people who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy have made every conceivable effort to repay their financial obligations before...
Divorce-related guidance is rarely gender specific. Most of the time, both men and women have the same kinds of questions about the divorce process and these questions can be answered without any gender specific considerations. However, there is one truly significant...
The month of January brings the beginning of a new year, and many Ohio residents pledge to make significant changes to their lives in the months ahead. January also brings bills from the holiday season and, for some families, the sobering realization that their...
Filing for bankruptcy is never easy. Even after all other avenues have been thoroughly pursued and bankruptcy is clearly the best remaining option, it is still hard to accept. Many people in Ohio fear that they will never regain financial success after bankruptcy and...
Most Ohio residents who have achieved high levels of success are aware that current estate tax rules allow an individual to amass an estate worth $5.43 million before assets are subject to federal estate tax. Anything above that amount will be hit with estate tax,...
When an Ohio couple encounters financial difficulty, there are a number of available options. Personal bankruptcy is one example, and it can provide swift and lasting debt relief for many. However, when one spouse owns a business, it becomes very important to...
Most Ohio parents understand the value of discussing how grateful they are for their many blessings with their older children. Many do this on a regular basis. Others take it a step further and are not afraid to talk about the future, including important matters...
As the holidays rapidly approach, many Ohio families are looking for ways to reduce their debt and gain a more solid financial foundation in the year to come. One way to gain control over finances and take steps toward eliminating your debts is to revamp holiday...
Very few Ohio residents are eager to discuss the details of their own demise. It is easy to understand why the topic is a difficult one to delve into, no matter what one’s age. However, young people are even less likely to work through their estate planning options...