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When you create your first estate plan, you may focus on finding the best way to transfer assets to your family. It is, of course, essential, and without it, you could throw away thousands of dollars. However, dying is not the only thing you need to consider. An...
One kind of trust that can be highly beneficial is the irrevocable trust. An irrevocable trust is one that you cannot change. Once you set up the rules, that trust stays firm. It holds your assets in the name of a third party and will not distribute them until the...
Many entrepreneurs share a common understanding that business involves taking a lot of risks. Startup owners may decide to enter into a lease for commercial property to create a specific image for their operation. Not long after, they may learn that they acted too...
If you’re involved in a serious car accident that is caused by another driver, you may find yourself reluctant to get back in the car in the future. For some, it’s so severe that they can no longer drive. Some even feel anxious and nervous just riding in the car with...
Every marriage is as unique as the couple in it -- but the reasons couples divorce are surprisingly similar. The circumstances may be unique, but the root issue is not. Understanding what leads to a divorce can help you possibly prevent one -- or, at least, help you...
If you are unable to meet your household bills, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy -- and you would not be alone. Many people have found it necessary to file for bankruptcy over this last year. Generally speaking, there are two basic bankruptcy options you...
When you decide that your business needs to stay in your family, one option you need to think about is passing it on through your estate plan. Although you can pass on your family business before death, you may also determine that you want to stay in charge until the...
Home values have sharply increased this year due to the pandemic, leading to larger property tax bills. Butler County Treasurer, Nancy Nix, said after the March 18 deadline to collect the first half of property taxes the office collected $304.3 million, which is a...
Car crashes happen for all kinds of reasons, but mobile phones are major contributing factors to crashes. Drivers, some of whom are addicted to the constant sensory input from their phones, can have a hard time focusing on the road instead of on their incoming text...
Some spouses sail through the divorce process so seamlessly one may wonder why they even are splitting up. But then there are relationships so toxic that the acrimonious divorces are punctuated by the dirtiest of tricks. You may think that your spouse would never sink...
