Cincinnati Legal Blog
Think carefully before selecting a trustee
If people set up a trust as part of their estate plan, they need to select someone to administer this trust. There are a few things people should consider as they choose someone to be their trustee. Before people select a trustee, they may want to consider all the...
Statistics on custodial parents and child support
If you are a custodial parent, you likely have a number of different challenges to work through, such as stress that is related to court or some of the different pressures that come with raising children. However, if you are facing financial hardships because you are...
Why is it important for seniors to think about estate planning?
You may not like the idea of requiring a caregiver, but as people in Ohio get older, it becomes increasingly important that they think about long-term care. They have no idea when they might suffer from a disease, a sudden injury, chronic pain or a deteriorating...
Will your estate go through probate?
Probate can be a helpful process that occurs after your death and ensures the proper handling of your estate. In some situations, though, you do not need the probate process. Your heirs can handle your estate without legal intervention. However, your heirs will have...
Consider your long-term finances in an after-50 divorce
Later-in-life divorce has become common, but it presents financial challenges to the over-50 set that younger people do not have. If you are facing a “gray divorce,” be sure to consider the long-term financial picture and how it will affect your future. A changing...
When your ex cuts off access to the kids
Getting a divorce is often especially hard for parents and if you have kids, you likely worry about various family law matters such as child custody and child support. Unfortuntely, some parents are in a very tough position because their former spouse restricts access...
What are penalties for hiding assets during divorce?
Ohio couples like you have a lot to focus on when dividing assets during divorce. The higher your assets are, the harder it is to keep track of them. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous people may take this as a chance to try hiding assets. But attempting to hide assets...
What Ohio courts consider when awarding child custody
Every family situation is different, but Ohio’s family court system considers a similar set of factors when making decisions about where your child should live. When possible, the family court system often favors joint custody arrangements that allow your child equal,...
When should you update your estate plan?
You must look at Ohio law to determine how to manage your estate plan. Laws can differ from state to state, as each state has its own way of handling estate plans. Some things remains true throughout all states, though. One of these things is when you need to change...
Is undue influence a form of manipulation?
In Ohio, laws are in place to govern estate plans, wills and more. The intent of these laws is to keep an estate somewhat easy to manage after your loved one's death. In most cases, these laws do a good job and the process is a relatively smooth one. But manipulators...
