Transparency in local government means ensuring the public has access to all information about all actions of officials. Diligent Insights explains transparency, especially in local governments, is essential to avoid problems and issues with the public. Trust The...
Late-in-life parents are becoming more common. For some people, establishing their careers may get the initial focus of their lives before feeling ready to welcome children. For certain people, having children in their 40s and 50s is not unheard of anymore, and, in...
Creating your estate plan is a private matter. Even if you generally do not mind if people know about your business, keeping aspects of your plan confidential can prevent your assets from ending up in the wrong hands. You may, however, desire to share some of your...
Asking someone to be the administer of your estate is a big request. This is not simply a title. It requires a lot of work when the time comes. Because the administrator holds such a special position, you need to know the person you choose can handle the job. AARP...
To keep the peace, avoid disagreements between neighbors and ensure community safety, every municipality has laws and rules in place for its inhabitants. The City of Westerville highlights some Westerville Codified Ordinances that it has in place for common issues...
And a state plan sounds like something that only wealthy people need to pass on millions of dollars in money and assets to their beneficiaries when they die. It is true that estate planning can benefit wealthy individuals, but what can it do for everyone else? The...
Having an estate plan is a great start to protecting your assets and the well-being of those you care about. However, choosing someone to be your executor is equally as important if you want to guarantee that your plan unfolds the way you envision. Thinking carefully...
Occasionally, two municipal corporations in Ohio may decide to collaborate to manage or construct a facility. In this situation, both corporations need to draft a contract so that this agreement is legally binding. According to the Ohio Revised Code, municipal...
As the parent of a child with special needs or a relative of a person with a disability, you need to understand the benefits of supplemental (special) needs trusts. Your estate plans may seem like they are comprehensive enough to provide for your adult child or family...
As referenced in previous posts on this blog, much of the estate planning process focuses on preparing for the future. This may frighten many people in Ohio as they consider the potential of their own mortality. Even further compounding their fears is the prospect of...
