The green energy industry is booming in Ohio, and it needs land to grow. That has led local farmers to lease land to solar energy companies for production in greater and greater amounts. It is an exciting opportunity, but one that requires careful consideration before...
When someone dies, their belongings and property form their estate. If you are the executor of an estate, you are responsible for managing these assets and distributing them to the heirs. However, some situations may require you to liquidate or sell some of the estate...
When you live in a municipality in Ohio, you interact daily with rules and regulations that shape your community's way of life. These rules, often referred to as bylaws, play an important role in ensuring the smooth functioning of local governance. So, what exactly...
If you have a life insurance policy or retirement plan, you must take certain actions when it comes to estate planning. These assets have beneficiary designations that say how much of the asset should go to an heir after you are gone. Because these estate planning...
Estate planning is what you do when you want to establish who your assets go to when you die or are otherwise incapacitated. Well-thought-out estate plans ensure that your beneficiaries receive all the assets you want them to have while paying minimal taxes. Here is...
An Ohio estate plan helps you maintain control over your financial, personal and medical affairs, letting you dictate where you want your assets to go, who you want to oversee your estate and more. However, many people neglect to create estate plans, meaning they...
Ohio’s Revised Code requires the executor named in a will to notify the named heirs and creditors when the will’s creator dies. As noted on the Ohio.gov website, executors must send written notices within six months of the death. Unpaid creditors may file claims with...
When you select an executor for your estate, you may focus primarily on picking someone who you feel you can trust. However, that should only be one part of your criteria. After all, this is a complex role that requires a lot of a person. Managing the funeral...
When it comes to ensuring transparency and accountability in government operations, Ohio's sunshine laws play a pivotal role. These laws, also known as open records and open meetings laws, grant citizens the right to access public records and attend public meetings,...
It can be virtually impossible for individuals who have serious disabilities to work. Luckily, both the State of Ohio and the federal government offer valuable benefits to many low-income individuals who cannot support themselves. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,...
