Cincinnati Legal Blog
How to protect your finances during a divorce
When you got married, you held hands with your partner and promised to love each other “until death do us part.” Now you are getting divorced, and the gloves are off as you fight for every last penny. Divorce is one of the most stressful events of your life. It is...
Can estate taxes be avoided?
The estate planning process is one that requires a great deal of time and effort. The thought that after all that exertion a portion of your assets will still be eaten up by taxes can be discouraging. Like most, however, you have likely accepted having to pay estate...
What is a living will and why do you need one?
Like other adults in Ohio who are young and healthy, you may think the need for creating estate planning documents is a long way off. However, even those with no known or otherwise anticipated medical conditions may benefit from establishing a living will. In the...
Why prenuptial agreements are good for business owners
Some people believe that a prenuptial agreement undermines talks of commitment before a couple marries. However, choosing to speak to your partner about creating a prenuptial agreement may be of particular importance if you own or co-own a business. Not only could...
When your ex spends too much on presents
Everyone has seen the over-the-top gift mountains on TV shows and in movies. Loading the kids up with gifts at Christmas, their birthday or other holidays is one of the textbook ways that divorced parents try to make sure that the holidays still have some magic even...
What are my duties as a trustee?
If someone names you as a trustee for a trust in Ohio, then you will have specific duties you must carry out upon that person's death. The position of a trustee is one with serious fiduciary duty and moral responsibility. You need to make sure that you take this...
Understanding powers of appointment
A power is an authority that is conferred by one person, the donor, law on another person, the donor, to deal with property belonging to the donee. There are different sorts of power that can be given in the context of the trust's module in Ohio. According to the...
What is a postnup?
If you are going through a contentious divorce in Ohio or are considering one, you may be currently wishing that you had made a prenuptial agreement. It is well known that prenuptial agreements can help provide a blueprint for a divorce and make settling legal matters...
The role of social media in divorce
Most people in Ohio would be hard-pressed to find someone among their family, peers, or colleagues who does not use social media. Almost everyone is using some form of social media to keep in touch with family, post pictures, shop, read the news, and do a variety of...
Parenting from a distance after divorce
Divorced Ohio parents who must move away from their children might worry about maintaining a strong bond with those children. However, they can stay in touch with them even if they do not see them as often. Phone calls outside of scheduled times for talking as well as...
