Parents who are older and have amassed or inherited some wealth are likely to put money in trust for their children and grandchildren. The good news is that parents who are younger and do not have much in the way of assets can set up a trust for their children, too....

You get up earlier and take different routes to work, but you often arrive at the office late. Recently, your manager mentioned your job being on the line if you do not resolve the issue. Does your company have the legal right to terminate you for being late a few...

When a person dies in Ohio, probate is the court-supervised process of estate administration. The deceased person's executor has responsibility for gathering, valuing and distributing the assets of the estate during probate. Review the guidelines about probate in Ohio...

As a business owner, you will undoubtedly run into disputes sooner or later. As much as you try to avoid them, it is inevitable when working with so many different people. Even if you cannot avoid all disputes, you can still decide how you will handle them. In this...

Getting a divorce is a tricky time in your life. Even for adults, it is a time of confusion and stress. Unfortunately, as parents, you also have to worry about keeping your child in the loop. You may thus wonder, is there any good time to tell your child about the...

Getting divorced can mean substantial changes to your financial situation and the strategies you use to save for the future. Among the savings that you may need to modify are funds for your children's college education. Your new, singular income will need to stretch...

The Ohio Traffic Safety Bulletin reported more than 3,300 motorcycle accidents in 2018. About 77% of these incidents caused death or serious injury, usually impacting the motorcycle operator.  Those who bike in Ohio should refresh their safety knowledge before taking...

Whether you are a young worker or you have concerns about your child's employment, make sure you carefully go over various employment law issues that apply to workers under the age of 18. Unfortunately, some young workers' rights are not respected, placing them in...

You rely on your employees to provide your business with the skills necessary to remain competitive and successful. However, recruiting and retaining employees can bring significant risks especially if you do not establish clear expectations. An employment contract...

You work very hard throughout your adult life with the express goal of accumulating assets to one day pass on to your spouse, children and other important people in your life. This makes the thought of potentially losing any portion of those assets to estate taxes...