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...

While having a will is a crucial aspect of an estate plan, trusts are equally beneficial. Business Insider explains that trusts help you avoid probate, which is a costly and drawn-out legal process depending on the situation. However, that is not the only benefit...

You probably already know how important estate planning is. However, you might not be aware of how equally important it is to avoid common mistakes. As explained by U.S. News & World Report, even thoughtful people can fall victim to common estate planning...

If you are in a serious car accident, you are sure to appreciate your car's airbags. After all, airbags are directly responsible for saving nearly 51,000 lives in the 30 years between 1987 and 2017. They may also allow you to walk away from a crash that would have put...

Like many people in Ohio, the prospect of estate planning may seem downright daunting to you. Most might assume that this hesitancy arises from having to face the prospect of your own mortality. Yet in actuality, your reason may indeed center on a concern that you do...

If you are in the process of estate planning, you are probably concerned about probate. According to U.S. News & World Report, the probate court is intimidating for many people, as most believe it entails complex legal entanglements that are impossible to...

If you are preparing for a divorce, the talk with your soon-to-be spouse may feel like one of the hardest conversations you need to have. If you are a parent, there is one conversation that will be even more difficult. That is the conversation between you and your...

Your estate plan ensures your heirs receive your assets in the manner you see fit. Along with selecting heirs and creating a plan for the distribution of assets, you must also choose an executor to oversee the process. As illustrated by CNBC, executors have numerous...