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Contrary to what may be popular belief, research shows most small business owners don’t want to pass the business on to their children. I found this article interesting; I hope you do too. I found it online at CPA Practice Advisor on 6/20/23. Isaac M. O’Bannon wrote...

I ran across an article that cited statistics from the most recent U.S. Census regarding pets that I found interesting and, frankly, surprising. The stand-out statistic was that more families in the U.S. now have pets in their homes than children. Researchers assume...

This article from Kiplinger online on 6/12/23 by John M. Goralka is a great way to describe the different needs that a traditional family might have versus a blended family regarding estate planning. While he references California laws in a few places, the information...

This is a good question and one that is confusing to many people. Does one have to have a probate lawyer here in Ohio if there wasn't a will? The short answer to that is no. Ohio does not REQUIRE anyone to retain the services of a probate lawyer. It's entirely up to...

So you've decided to work on your estate plan – great. Now let's talk a little bit about selecting your executor. This article appeared recently online at JDSupra on June 5, 2023. It was written by Miles Mediation and Arbitration provides some good info on the topic....

None of us like to think about the possibility of becoming incapacitated from an auto accident, for example. But we ALL know of those to whom it has happened, right? So, what happens here in Ohio if you don't have someone legally appointed to speak on your behalf...

Now that school is over for most students, you might have more time to talk to your kids, maybe. This is a good article for parents of underage and adult children alike, so read on and then figure out your strategy for grabbing their attention. During a car ride to...

What's Love Got to Do with It?, a 1983 hit single for recently departed Tina Turner, and the 1993 American biographical film title based on her life, poses a good question. What about love? How does it motivate the actions of any individual? In the movie, and sadly in...

The following article, written by John M. Goralka and published on 5/17/23 by Kiplinger, is an excellent example of how estate planning mistakes can impact future generations. “Elvis’ estate planning failures certainly adversely affected the life of his daughter, Lisa...