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....
When a business owner encounters a period of financial difficulty, the ramifications can be widespread. Many Ohio owners will do everything in their power to avoid seeking bankruptcy protection until matters have deteriorated significantly. By that point, some owners...
Many Ohio students emerge from college with a shiny new degree, and quite a few also graduate with high levels of student loan debt. The federal government has offered a range of repayment programs aimed at helping individuals cover the cost of their debt burden. A...
For many Americans alive today, the expected lifespan is far longer than that of previous generations. In fact, researchers estimate that the average person will live nearly 10 years longer than the expected lifespan of just 60 years ago. While this is great news for...
The act of drafting a carefully considered will is an important first step within the estate planning process. Many in Ohio overlook, however, the importance of selecting the best possible executor. In many ways, this choice is pivotal in having one’s wishes carried...
Many in Ohio are aware of the recent groundbreaking Supreme Court decision that legitimized same-sex marriage. As couples across the nation celebrate the ability to join in lawful marriage, they have also received many other benefits associated with married life....
A phenomenon has been observed among the nation’s wealthy, and has begun to be referred to as “estate planning fatigue.” This condition exists when an individual or family grows weary of trying to stay ahead of estate tax changes, and simply throws in the towel and...
Many people in Ohio take a great deal of pride in accomplishing a wide range of tasks of their own. It is possible to save significant amounts on home repairs, car maintenance and many other common needs for those who are willing to roll up their sleeves and put in...
Many Ohio residents take a rather narrow-minded approach when it comes to estate planning. They focus almost exclusively on the creation of wills and trusts, and forget to give thought to the more personal aspects of an estate plan. The result can be an effective...
For many Ohio families, estate planning focuses on the transfer of assets from one generation to the next with provisions put into place for a surviving spouse. It is difficult to plan for every possible set of circumstances that might arise, but families should...