How to Protect Your Estate Using Elder Planning
Senior citizens and other older Americans have unique legal needs. As noted by the Ohio Department of Aging, elder law is a specialized practice area that is focused on the issues facing older adults. Pl...
Why a Lawyer is Needed When Buying and Selling Businesses
According to data provided by Small Business Trends, more than 10,000 businesses are sold nationwide each year. The purchase or sale of a business is one of the most complicated transactions. Proceeding ...
Pros and Cons of Using a Reverse Mortgage in Estate Planning
Financial planning is a big part of estate planning. If you are an older adult who owns a home, you may be considering using a reverse mortgage as part of your estate plan. Whether or not a reverse mortg...
Why Annuities and Other Retirement Accounts are Protected from Lawsuits
Asset protection is an important part of estate planning. A well-constructed estate plan can help you protect your assets from creditor claims and other lawsuits. Notably, annuities and other retirement ...
Common-Law Marriage and Probate in Ohio
Common-law marriage is a legal framework whereby a couple could be considered “married” based on the length of their relationship and the representations that they make to friends and family—even w...