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...
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Business succession: Part of successful 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...
Keep these 5 estate planning mistakes out of your life
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 most...
Don’t forget your cryptocurrency in your 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...
Estate planning for people facing a future with dementia
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 stages, they may...
Farm succession planning should begin years before you retire
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, it's essential. The...
Is probate inevitable?
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...

