Trusts are a great tool to have in your estate planning arsenal. They give you greater control over how your assets are distributed, lower tax burdens, and even help you avoid probate. However, creating a trust is not enough to ensure your assets are protected....
Dealing with a 401(k) during property division
Those preparing for divorce proceedings in Ohio likely understand the need to equitably divide up their marital assets. Thus, most might have few problems with that prospect. Yet one asset that many may not anticipate being subject to property division is a 401(k)....
Understanding intestate succession
Most people in Ohio understand the need to delineate the dispersal of their estates. Yet even with this understanding, few have actually engaged in the process. Indeed, according to information shared by Forbes Magazine, almost half of all American adults over the age...
Ohio employment-at-will laws and wrongful dismissal
Employees working in Ohio are subject to certain laws regarding their work status and incidents of alleged wrongful dismissal. According to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission Staff, employers can terminate employment at any time if there is no written contract...
Is bird nesting right for your post-divorce family?
Even though your marriage is heading toward divorce, your kids remain your top priority. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have decided to co-parent the children, you have many options for making the arrangement work. One of them, bird nesting, has gained...