Estate Planning

Losing a loved one is never easy. And while you’re dealing with the emotional blow that’s been dealt to you, it can be overwhelming to think about the logistical issues that have to be taken care of, such as taking care of your loved one’s estate. After all, a lot of...

A person who is named the executor of a will in Ohio may be chosen simply because they are a close family member of the person who is drafting the will. It may be something that they want to do for the family members in order to help them, but many executors are not...

After an automobile accident, a victim in the greater Dayton and Cincinnati areas will no doubt first and foremost want to settle their personal injury claim. No doubt they will feel a great deal of relief after they have signed the agreements, especially if there is...

Death is not something that young people usually think about in Ohio. It is something that they may know is going to happen, but it is also something that they hope is not going to happen for a long time. Their focus is usually on their current lives. This is...

There are many people in Butler County and the rest of Southern Ohio who make their living in agriculture. Those who own farming acres and other agricultural property and equipment, like other average Ohioans, usually want to hand their fortunes to their loved ones...

If you enjoy giving to charity, then you may want to consider doing so through your estate plan. By doing so, your estate can enjoy tax benefits while you ensure that your favorite philanthropic endeavor is supported. With that in mind, let’s look at a couple of ways...

Drafting a will is only part of estate planning. Accounting for all assets, ensuring their transfer as seamlessly as possible to beneficiaries and notifying others about your plans should be in your plan. Inventory assets and debts The first step in estate planning...

If you own a farm, then there’s a good chance that it’s been in your family for decades, perhaps even generations. And you probably want to keep it that way. If so, then you need to carefully engage in estate planning in a way that ensures that your wishes come to...

During the estate planning process, estate planners prepare for what will be done with their belongings, property and assets and how their loved ones will be cared for after they are gone. It only makes sense that, as part of the estate planning process, they should...

The U.S. Supreme granted the right to same sex marriage in the United States in 2015 and almost 58 percent of couples in the country’s 980,000 same-sex households are married. Married same-sex couples should have effective estate planning. But the need is even greater...