When parents in Ohio decide to separate or divorce, the question of how to handle child custody and parenting time can be both logistically challenging and emotionally fraught. Many parents want to have as much time with their children as possible, and it can be...
Talk to your children about inheritance to prepare them
Parents want their children to have more than they did. It's a natural way of life. As a result, many create wills that grant their children inheritances. Some create trust funds and others begin to purchase bonds and assets for their children while they're young....
Overcoming potential high-net-worth divorce obstacles
It's safe to assume that a lot of Ohio residents have caught wind of news about Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' divorce. Bezos and his wife of 25 years announced plans to split shortly after the start of the new year in 2019. While not too many couples in the Buckeye State...
3 facts about choosing your Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is an important person designated by your estate plan. This person is someone who can care for you when you're unable to do so yourself, making legal (and sometimes health care) decisions for you. There are some things you need to know about...
The best places to keep your will
You always want to retain a physical copy of your last will and testament and not solely rely on digital files. While some places will tell you that it's fine to make a will online, it is usually better to create one with the guidance of an attorney. After...
Understanding the 4 different powers of attorney
When hammering out your estate plan, one of the documents you should consider is a power of attorney. This document's purpose is to grant someone else control over your affairs if you become unable to make decisions or care for yourself either in the short or long...
Estate planning should plan for ‘what-if” scenarios
Illinois residents who have taken the time to create an estate plan should feel a certain sense of satisfaction and confidence that whatever the future holds, there is an organized scheme in place to handle the distribution of property to their heirs and otherwise...
