Prior to the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), in many states, a same-sex couple was treated as two independent persons for tax purposes and estate planning laws. The Supreme Court’s decision now means that legally married same-sex...
Taxpayers caring for disabled children can look forward to a new savings vehicle that will help them cover certain expenses: The 529 ABLE account. This new savings account was brought into existence after President Barack Obama signed it into law on Dec. 19, 2014,...
Wondering how to pick an elder law attorney? When considering employment of an elder law attorney, it is best to understand the particular nature of elder law. Elder law is a confluence of several areas of law, such as: Probate and estate planning: The attorney should...
Many young families forego estate planning thinking it is for the wealthy or older generations. However, by not having the basic legal documents in place, you risk having your children raised by individuals that you would never consider had you done the planning...
Ohio Trust Law Trusts – that beautiful legal creation of English minds from centuries past. Everyone wants one, but no one quite knows what it is! Legally, a trust is a legal relationship where an owner of property (grantor or settler) transfers legal title to a...
