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We’ve got a Code Cute New Baby Alert! On April 15, our associate attorney, Phillip Haer, became a dad. Phil and his wife, Libby, welcomed their healthy baby boy, Charles “Charlie” Robert Haer.  Charlie was born at 8 lbs 15 oz and 21 inches. We are so happy and excited for Phillip and Libby and their…

We know it’s hard. Thinking about someone else raising your children can stop you in your tracks. It feels crushing and too horrific to consider. But you must. If you don’t, a stranger will determine who raises your children if something happens to you – your children’s guardian could be a relative you despise or…

Many people who put together an estate plan do so when they start a family – assuming they put an estate plan together at all during their lifetime. While putting an estate plan together is a good thing to do, many people make few updates once the plan has been created, despite other key life…

While saying the words “I love you” is indeed romantic, you should know that putting together a well-crafted estate plan is a concrete way to care for your family in the long run. This is because doing so will help prevent your surviving family members from scrambling to figure out what to do next while…

The Franklin County Board of Revisions (BOR) hears formal complaints on property valuations and disputes on the Rental Registration fees that may have been charged to selected properties. Complaints are accepted from the end of November through the end of March, 2019. Filing a complaint allows property owners to schedule a hearing before the Board…

Five words no one ever wants to hear from their doctor: “Get your affairs in order.” Unfortunately, 58 percent of Americans do not have a will or trust, and it often requires a chronic disease or terminal illness diagnosis, or other life-changing event to prompt the estate planning process. Call us at  (614) 429-1053 to discuss completing…

In many states, winter is starting to thaw and flowers are beginning to bud. This can only mean one thing: summer vacation planning season is here. As vacation planning kicks into high gear, here are a few important things to add to your vacation readiness checklist. Guardian nomination If it’s just you and a spouse…

Everyone has heard of wills and trusts. Most articles written on these topics, however, often presume that everyone knows the basics of these important documents. But, in reality, many of us don’t – and with good reason – as they’re rooted in complicated, centuries-old law. Let’s face it, if you’re not an estate planning attorney,…