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Everybody enjoys relaxing with a few drinks with friends and family over the holidays. While there’s nothing wrong with consuming alcohol at home, problems arise when people who have been drinking decide to get behind the wheel. Tragically, Ohio sees a dramatic...
Many Americans don't know much about their civil rights, but they probably know about the Miranda Warning. After all, even someone who has never had a conflict with law enforcement will likely have watched a movie or television show where the police arrest someone....
Getting through college can be costly. You may have taken out personal loans, run up credit card debt and had federal aid as well. Many students come out of college owing tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars to their lenders. Bankruptcy is one...
When you leave this world, you probably want to make the process of wrapping up your affairs as painless as possible for the loved ones you leave behind. Without the proper foresight, you could unintentionally leave a situation for your family that is much harder to...
Many children struggle when their parents decide to divorce. It is difficult for them to navigate the conflict between their parents. Many of them internalize the idea that they are somehow to blame for the end of the marriage. The less time they have with each of...
In today’s complex world, it’s no longer sufficient to write a will and sign it. A complete estate plan includes several different types of documents, all with specific functions – such as a Financial Power of Attorney, a Healthcare Power of Attorney, a Living Will,...
As your parents get older, you soon realize that there may come a day when they will need more help. You likely know that they may not be able to live on their own or in their own home forever. You want to prepare for that day and minimize the impact needing long-term...
When you start getting older, one of the things you need to think about is your estate plan. If you want to protect your loved ones and give them the best opportunity to receive assets and inheritances, then you need a will, trust and other legal protections in place....
Forty years ago, when somebody had big news to share, they would call their friends and loved ones or write them letters. Today, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram provide a convenient way to announce something that a person's family and social...
There are many kinds of trusts that you can use in your estate plan. A trust is designed to hold your assets, but depending on the kind of trust you use, what happens with those assets and the protections you receive may vary. Some of the most common kinds of trusts...