by Christian Donovan | Nov 24, 2015 | Estate Planning
There is a common misconception among the public that estate planning is only for the wealthy; that cannot be further from the truth. Estate planning is commonly linked with tax planning, but with Ohio estate taxes eliminated and Federal estate exemptions exceeding $5...
by Christian Donovan | Sep 15, 2014 | Estate Planning
A woman is driving home after a long day at work and her car is hit. As a result, she goes into a coma. Her partner, who is already distraught by the turn of events, learns that she is not entitled to medical information for her partner since she is not related or...
by LNL Editor | Nov 9, 2010 | Creditors' Rights, Estate Planning
Ohio law provides creditors with a very short window of opportunity to present a claim against a deceased debtor. Section 2117.06(B) and (C) of the Ohio Revised Code provides that all creditors having claims against an estate shall present their claims within six...
by Roger Whitaker | Jul 8, 2010 | Estate Planning
The prevalence of divorce and dissolution is widely reported in the press. Estimates are that at least 40% of first marriages end in divorce or dissolution while the percentage of second and third marriages terminated by court decree is even higher. What is the effect...
