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Thinking about a final gift to a child can stir affection, worry and old family tensions at the same time. One difficult decision is not what to leave, but how much to reveal about those wishes now. If you are building a comprehensive estate plan, you may wonder if an...
Estate plans can address many different types of property and even financial obligations. Testators can name guardians for their children and leave instructions for charitable bequests. They can fund trusts as a means of incentivizing better behavior among their...
Divorce is far more than the end of a romantic relationship — it is the untangling of a shared life that was built through shared responsibilities, identities and commitments. The process forces former partners to separate finances, divide property and determine...
Technology has transformed how people handle legal matters, and artificial intelligence has made legal information more accessible than ever. You can ask an AI tool to explain estate laws or even generate a simple will in seconds. But when your family’s future, assets...
When you think about your legacy, you probably think about your family and your assets. But there’s another part of your legacy that most people overlook – the impact you leave on the world itself. Green estate planning gives you a way to protect both. It’s not about...
There are two ways to end a marriage in Ohio. If you and your spouse can agree on the terms to end your marriage, you can elect to take the amicable route and file a petition for dissolution. In the event either of you are unable to agree on how things should end, you...
One important part of creating an estate plan is choosing an executor to make decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated or fulfill your wishes when you are gone. The person in this role takes on significant responsibilities. He or she can also have a...
What child can resist the soft fur and wagging tail of a dog? Whether you have one at home or not, most kids will try to pet first and ask for permission, later. With fall around the corner, you and your family may be starting to enjoy walks around the neighborhood....
The worst thing about distracted driving accidents is that they’re totally preventable. In 2017, there were at least 14,000 distracted driving crashes in Ohio, resulting in more than 50 fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
You spend a lifetime working for what you want and carrying out your goals. As you get older, you may start thinking about the future you will leave behind for your family. While some of your assets may be simple to pass on, you may wonder about the other, smaller...