Own Rental Property? Consider an LLC.

Have you decided to invest in a rental property? Congratulations! While this is often a smart investment for your future, there are many things to consider before placing your property on the market. Many people prefer the option of renting, rather than buying, a home....

Celebrity Probate Cases: Voyeuristic Thrill or Cautionary Tales?

Danielle and Andy Mayoras are a married couple, and both are probate lawyers. The Mayoras couple is based in Michigan, where they run a practice that deals with probate, elder law, and estate planning, among other issues. The couple wrote a book entitled Trial &...

7 Steps To Your Estate Plan

Estate planning is the perfect way to prepare for any contingencies. If you are injured, your family is protected. If, Heaven forbid, you pass away unexpectedly, your family is also protected. Here are steps you can take to get your estate plans in order: Write a...

How One Firm Can Cover All of Your Legal Needs in Cincinnati (Part 2)

Part 2 of 2 Part Series Highlighting Donnellon, Donnellon and Miller Read Part 1 Here Here in Cincinnati, Donnellon, Donnellon, & Miller offer legal expertise in a variety of fields: Employment law Litigation Small business law Tax law Family law Divorce Estate planning Probate law...

How One Firm Can Cover All of Your Legal Needs in Cincinnati (Part 1)

Part 1 of 2 Part Series Highlighting Donnellon, Donnellon and Miller One beautiful advantage of working with a law firm like Donnellon, Donnellon, & Miller is its diverse range of expertise. Since the legal team here is skilled and trained in such a wide swath...

Contesting A Will: What You Need to Know

If you are considering contesting a Will, there are some questions you should ask before you begin the official process. Also, be aware that contesting a Will can cost you a great deal of time and money. It is not a quick or simple process....

Estate Planning & Education: How Can a 529 Plan Help You Pay for College?

If you or someone in your family will be facing large school costs — be they private grade school, college, graduate school, or trade school — a 529 plan is a smart way to allocate funds while reducing other tax burdens. What is a 529...

The 4 Most Crucial Documents To Have in Your Estate Plan

Your estate plans are a firm, legal method for protecting your family. Putting legal documentation in place to ensure your family is safe and provided for is a terrific way to prove how much you care about them. Should of anything unfortunate happen to you,...

How Family Issues Can Affect Estate Planning

When considering estate planning, many people think of avoiding estate taxes — and other forms of taxation — as the main issue. According to a group of estate planning professionals, however, the main concern should be family fights. At the 52nd Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning...

5 Big Mistakes You Could Make with Your Estate Plans

Estate attorneys see many estate plans go into place, and many of these plans go awry. When you work with an experienced estate lawyer, they can help steer you away from potential missteps. The five most commonly made mistakes in arranging your estate are: 1....

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