On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Aug 14, 2019 | estate planning
Estate planning for parents often includes doing what is best for their child. When working on your estate plan in Ohio, you have to think about your children’s future. There is a lot to consider in regards to your child’s well-being. This includes inheritances,...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Jul 22, 2019 | estate planning
If you have taken the step of setting up an estate plan in Ohio, you are already steps ahead of many people who are unprepared for illness or death. An estate plan is not just for an older person, but is important for those who have excessive assets, those who have...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Jun 12, 2019 | estate planning
As Ohio residents make plans for their estates after they die, many take advantage of the benefits of a living trust. Investopedia defines a living trust as a fiduciary relationship where a trustee is chosen during the person’s lifetime and is given the task of...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Jun 12, 2019 | estate planning
As Ohio residents plan and discuss how to distribute their assets after they die, there are hundreds of choices to make. Some estates are fairly simple while others are complex and challenging. One thing that many estate planners can benefit from are living trusts. If...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | May 22, 2019 | estate planning
Estate planning involves many vital areas, but business succession may get neglected. If a business owner would like to keep the firm securely in the hands of his children, he or she needs a detailed plan. Experts suggest it takes about 10 years before retirement to...
by Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Mar 7, 2019 | estate planning
Even if you devote the necessary time and attention to estate planning, there is no guarantee that you’ll take all the right steps the first time around. With so many mistakes lurking, you need to carefully consider every decision you make. Here are five of the...
by Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Feb 8, 2019 | estate planning
Bitcoin and other types of cryptocurrency have become an increasingly popular investment. In addition to the fact that some of these currencies have grown significantly in value throughout their relatively recent history, they are appealing to a lot of investors...
by Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Jan 24, 2019 | estate planning
If you have a parent or other loved one who’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another condition like Parkinson’s disease that can also cause dementia, the news can be a stunning blow. However, if their condition is diagnosed in the early...
by Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Dec 26, 2018 | estate planning
Too many Ohio farmers are so busy running their businesses that they haven’t taken the time to consider what will happen to them after they’re gone or unable to run them any longer. Estate planning is important for just about everyone. For farmers,...
by Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Dec 14, 2018 | estate planning
Probate is the legal process of sorting out a person’s estate after he or she dies. This process can be many things, including complicated, costly, time-consuming and contentious. But is it also unavoidable? Given the difficulties that can come with the probate...
