There are many kinds of trusts that you can use in your estate plan. A trust is designed to hold your assets, but depending on the kind of trust you use, what happens with those assets and the protections you receive may vary. Some of the most common kinds of trusts that you’ll see used in estate plans include: Irrevocable…Read More
Financial difficulties can put a huge strain of any marriage. And relationship issues can exacerbate financial problems. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that divorce and bankruptcy can easily occur in close proximity to one another. If you are about to face this difficult reality, you may be wondering how it all works. Should one process come before the…Read More
Paying for healthcare remains a huge problem in the United States. Even if you have health insurance, a major medical problem or one out-of-network emergency could leave you drowning in debt. Most people don’t realize it, but medical debt is the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in America. If you are facing overwhelming debt due to medical bills, it is…Read More
Sharing the road with trucks requires motorists to remain alert. While trucks move slower than most vehicles, their size makes them more dangerous when they are involved in accidents. Some truck drivers increase this risk by working while fatigued and operating trucks that have mechanical issues. And some motorists drive too close to trucks and cannot be seen in the…Read More
You may have heard that after you pass away, all or some of your estate must be processed by an Ohio probate court. This is also called passing the estate through probate. It is a legal process by which a judge accepts or rejects your will as valid or invalid, and oversees the executor’s work of distributing your assets as…Read More
No one wants to file for bankruptcy, but it’s nice to know the option is available to you should your finances take a turn for the worse. If you find yourself in this position, it’s important to learn more about every type of bankruptcy, including Chapter 13. While Chapter 7 is preferred by many, thanks to the fast and fresh…Read More
Sometimes, it feels like you just can’t avoid stress. If you have a job, you get the work stress that comes with it. If you’re unemployed, you see uncertainty and financial stress. If you have children, you love them dearly, but they certainly add stress to your life. It feels like every decision you make just defines what type of…Read More
Does it seem like cannabis products are just about everywhere these days? It probably isn’t an illusion. Between the 2018 Farm Bill at the federal level and legislation passed by the state in 2019, hemp products like cannabis oil containing less than .3% of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) suddenly became legal to produce, buy and sell just about everywhere in Ohio. That…Read More
Many states have come to understand that the relationship between grandchildren and grandparents can be beneficial. As such, some states allow grandparents to sue for the right to spend time with their grandkids. Ohio is one of these states, but certain requirements must be met before grandparents can take legal action. For example, if you are simply dissatisfied with the…Read More
Think of words commonly used to describe the ideal parent of young children: caring, loving, protective. A study by the University of Helsinki shows that by trying to fulfill these ideals while driving, parents unwittingly put their children, themselves and other road users in danger. The researchers studied data from car accidents in the United States. These are some of…Read More
