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When you draft a will with your attorney, there are a few things you might think that you want to include. However, there are times when including your wishes isn't appropriate. For example, most people think that a will is where funeral instructions should go. The...
During a divorce, most people know that their children require child support from one parent (in the majority of cases). What people don't often think about is how stepchildren are taken care of in that situation. For example, if you are on your second marriage and...
For Ohio couples with kids, getting a divorce can be particularly difficult. Even if the divorce is amicable, the children can still have difficulties with the transition from one household to two. In order to help their children, some former couples choose "nesting,"...
Naturally, the biggest mistake anyone can make when it comes to an estate plan is not having one at all. Surprisingly, 60 percent of American adults have made this error and have not written wills yet. When you do write a will and trust, you want to be...
An Ohio resident who is creating an estate plan might want to consider setting up a silent trust. This tool differs from other types of trusts because the trustee does not have the usual duty to keep beneficiaries informed about the trust. Usually, a silent trust is...
A family who adopted several children brings to light how adoption laws can vary between states. It's something you need to be familiar with because there is a risk of having an adoption revoked in some instances. In the story of this family, they described adopting...
People accumulate many assets over the course of a lifetime. While it may be tough to categorize and plan for everything, there is one area you should not overlook: your pets. Many people end up passing away owning a dog or cat. Animal shelters all over the country...
Marriages in Ohio and elsewhere are more likely to last when both parties to the relationship are hopeful about its future. This hypothesis was tested in a 1992 study conducted by the University of Washington. It found that hopelessness in a relationship can also lead...
If you're making a will, you may believe that it can cover everything you want to do when you pass away. The reality is that there are some things you should not include in your will, because it won't govern your property or wishes accurately. The trouble is that some...
When couples in Iowa divorce, they may expect that the greatest impact will be felt among their children and other family members. However, there can also be repercussions felt among a larger social circle. People often report seeing several friends decide to divorce...