If you die without a will in Ohio, the state law determines how to allot your assets. This situation is known as dying intestate. The Legislative Commission explains that your assets would go to your next of kin, but the law specifies what that means. Spouse and...

After a person dies, their estate must go through probate. This legal process is key to taking assets from the deceased and distributing them to heirs. Most people look at probate as a bad thing, but it is actually a normal part of estate administration. Here are a...

In vitro fertilization (IVF), modern medical technology allows for the fertilization of an egg with sperm. These embryos then get frozen and stored until the couple feels ready to try implantation, in which the embryo gets reintroduced into the uterus. Hormone...

Generally speaking, overtime refers to a situation in which you agree to work over 40 hours in any given week in exchange for receiving time and a half, i.e. extra pay for your additional time. For many, this is a goal to strive for, as workers often consider the...

The laws about adoption differ from state to state, both for straight and gay couples. That said, non-heterosexual parents are becoming increasingly common. According to a study by The Williams Institute, around two million LGBT people want to adopt. Achieving their...

Formulating your estate plan requires that you understand every potential outcome affecting your assets. In doing so, you quickly realize that administering an estate can be costly. Fortunately, you can implement plans to reduce potential expenses, such as paying off...

Not every form of parenting will work with every family, no matter how highly lauded it may seem. For example, professionals often state that joint custody serves a child's best interest better than sole custody, but this arrangement simply does not work for every...

A second marriage can provide you with new opportunities and new joys. However, remarriage is also an important reason to update your estate plan, especially if you have children from prior relationships. What should you consider when creating an estate plan to...

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids discriminating against employees based on sex. As noted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, unlawful actions may include offensive remarks about an individual's gender. Repeated comments or "jokes"...

Many people believe that when they die, all of their assets must go through the probate process in order to pass on to their heirs. This is not true, however. In fact, quite a few of your assets will pass directly to their intended recipients when you die. Assets to...