If you’re the executor of a deceased loved one’s estate, you likely hope that they took steps in their estate planning to minimize the need for a lengthy, complicated probate process. The last thing you want to discover is that there may be yet another probate...
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2 kinds of taxes that can affect Ohio estate administration
Estate administration is a challenge even when someone leaves behind very clear instructions about their wishes and when there aren't any complicating factors. There are still numerous parties that need formal notification, financial obligations to meet and court...
How can you keep key employees from leaving after a merger?
Mergers and acquisitions can be great for business – but you can end up in a real fix if you don’t keep your key employees through the transition. Employees tend to leave for some very basic reasons: They may not feel that their jobs are secure (especially if they...
Can you make a trust flexible?
If you want your heirs to have the ultimate amount of flexibility with the assets that you leave them, you could detail instructions for their distribution in your will. For example, maybe you have $100,000 to leave to one of your heirs. You could simply say that it...
Why it’s so important to understand a home purchase contract
A home purchase contract is a legally-binding agreement between a purchaser and a person or entity that is buying or selling a home. For example, if you want to buy someone’s home, you will offer them a contract with certain terms, such as the price you are willing to...
Hurley Law Acquires Law Practice of Attorney Jeffrey K. Milbauer, Esq.
After practicing law in the Middletown, Ohio area for more than 40 years, attorney Jeffrey K.Milbauer, Esq. will be entering retirement. Hurley Law, a Middletown, Ohio based law firm, has acquired Mr. Milbauer’s law practice Hurley Law looks forwarding to...
3 reasons Ohio drivers should consider fighting OVI charges
For some people, the thought of getting an operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) charge doesn't seem like that big a deal. Especially if they just had a few drinks and the situation that led to the charges didn't involve a crash or injuries. However, Ohio...
3 reasons contracts are so important for successful businesses
Signing a contract can seem like a hassle, especially if you just finished tense negotiations. Some companies and even some highly-successful professionals fail to use contracts as consistently as they should for their own protection. They resolve their negotiations...
3 benefits of having a trust as part of your estate plan
Some estate plans consist only of a will, while others may include a variety of documents. It is common for people to put certain paperwork in place to protect against medical incapacitation later in life or aggressive collection activity during their retirement. One...
Choosing the right type of business entity in Ohio
One important thing to do when starting a business is to decide what type of structure you’d like to use and what type of business entity you want to own. There are many different options, and they can all have an impact on how that business runs and what steps you...


