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After the death of a loved one, it can take some time for reality to sink in. Denial is a common component of grief, especially when a death happens suddenly or unexpectedly. Regardless of the nature of your loss, at some point, your mind will turn t… Read More

For some people, guns are just utilitarian devices that they use for hunting or protection. For others, guns are collector’s items, valuable pieces of family history or part of their cultural identity. If you have a prized gun collection — or eve… Read More

As an Ohio employer, you probably know that the state considers employees who are working without a contract or who aren’t under a collective bargaining agreement to be “at-will” employees. That means that you can essentially fire them for almo… Read More

Are you hoping to give your business to your children? Are you the adult son or daughter who is hoping to take over the family business? Well, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is something you may have already heard before: About 70% of… Read More

When you’re starting a business, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There’s a lot to do — not the least of which is deciding what type of business entity you want to use. The decision should be made early not only because it may be difficult to ch… Read More

Being someone’s executor is a huge responsibility — and it can be rather overwhelming. Not only are you coping with your own feelings about your loved one’s death, but you have to immediately start dealing with the estate. Where do you start? H… Read More

Not everyone who creates a last will is in a legal position to do so. Sometimes, individuals may attempt to create or alter a last will when there is reason to worry about their mental state. As people age, their cognitive function can decline. It is… Read More

One of the most important aspects of estate planning is naming someone to be the executor of your will. In Ohio, an executor must be at least 18 years old and mentally competent. Unless you waive the requirement for your executor to obtain a bond fro… Read More