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Three Critical To-Do’s Before Your Child Leaves For College

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare — the late night call from the hospital telling you that your 18-year-old child has been in a severe auto accident and has been admitted to the hospital. As if the rush to the hospital isn’t bad enough, when you get to your child’s side, you may be told the…

Tomorrow is not a guarantee…

There are no guarantees – drafting a Last Will is the best method to maintain the power over YOUR estate. Aretha Franklin died August 16th, 2018 at age 76 after a long battle of pancreatic cancer. She died without a will. The law of the state of Michigan now controls her estate. Her 63-year-old special needs son…

Our New Client Portal Feature!

Our new client portal helps provide a safe and secure way of sending documents, viewing your account, and an easier way for you to communicate with our office. Here are the step by step instructions that will help guide you through setting up your new client portal: You will receive an email from our office…

Happy National Small Business Week!

When starting a small business, there are a lot of legal details, reports, and forms to work through to remain compliant. A very crucial part of this first step is choosing the right business structure for your specific company. You should choose a business structure that gives you the right balance of legal protections and…

Estate Planning is for Everyone; Be Prepared for the Unthinkable

Estate Planning is for Everyone   The best time to plan your estate is now. Individuals put off estate planning because they think they don’t own enough, they’re not old enough, they’re busy, think they have plenty of time, or they just don’t want to think about it. Believe it or not, you have an…

Reasons to Update Your Will and Estate Planning Documents

The rule of thumb when it comes to updating  your will and estate planning documents is to review it yearly. However, we get caught up in our busy lives that we often forget or are unable to find time. A will is a very important legal document that protects important assets such as your family.  Keeping…

Protecting Your Children by Making a Will

Parents with a new baby have lots of new responsibilities including always being able to provide a home for their children and making sure their needs are met. These new responsibilities also include having a plan for who you would want to care for your children in the event of your death.  Creating a will is…

Did You Know This Fun Fact About Ohio?

Ohio still recognizes a statute that protects both husbands and wives regarding an interest in real estate where a spouse does not hold title to the property (only one spouse signed their name on the deed). An example is when Tom and Mary, a married couple, own title to one plot of land. However, Tom…

Plan Now. Save Later.

Contrary to common belief, if a person dies without a will or trust, the government will not take their assets. Depending on the state and its laws, the assets will follow a “formula” where they would be distributed to their parents, children, siblings, or others. Besides the distribution of the estate, there are other issues…
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