AR&H News & Blog
Kevin Swick Looks to the Past and Future of Litigation at AR&H
Kevin Swick has practiced law for almost 42 years, focusing on litigation since the early eighties. As the head of the litigation department at Aronoff, Rosen & Hunt, he wants to help clients achieve the best possible outcome — whether that’s inside or outside the courtroom. Living and Working in the I-75 Corridor Kevin was […]
Does it Make Sense to Hire a Tax Attorney this Tax Season?
It is that time of year. Dust off your tax returns from last year, collect our W2s, 1099s, K-1s, mortgage interest and real estate tax records, charitable donation records and all other tax records as you prepare your tax returns. In 2021, every taxpayer was given a delay in which to file their 2020 tax […]
AR&H Earns Three Best Lawyers 2022 Awards ― Richard Paolo Named Lawyer of the Year
As one of the premier real estate legal firms in the Midwest, Aronoff, Rosen & Hunt continues to provide outstanding legal counsel to our clients. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America once again honored three members of our legal team. Our 2022 Best Lawyers honors […]
Aronoff, Rosen & Hunt Announces Tina M. Donnelly as New Managing Partner
Aronoff, Rosen & Hunt, LPA is proud to announce Tina M. Donnelly will serve as the firm’s next Managing Partner, starting January 1, 2022. She will advance the firm’s core areas of strength while seizing growth opportunities across practice groups and industry sectors. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Tina graduated from Walnut Hills High School (Class […]
Should You Utilize a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) Before the End of 2021?
A major shift during the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts was a creation of the doubling of the federal estate tax exemption to $11.7 million (as of 2021). However, contained within the Trump Tax Cuts was a sunset provision. The estate tax exemption would be reduced in 2025 to pre-2017 levels, i.e., $5 million per person. […]
Possible Estate Tax Changes Coming at the End of 2021
The House Ways and Means Committee recently introduced a wide variety of potential changes to the tax code. The Committee specifically proposed rolling back the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts. One of the potential tax law changes, that would take effect at the beginning of 2022, is a reduction of the Federal Estate Tax Exemption. The […]
Compliance Requirements for Private Fund Advisers
Compliance with securities laws involves a thorough understanding of the Securities Act of 1933. For example, if you have a private fund you need to be aware of two main exemptions from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”): The first exemption is listed under Rule 506(b) of Regulation D. This rule states that […]
What Is a Private Placement Memorandum and Why Is It Important?
A Private Placement Memorandum (“PPM”) is a document used to inform and provide all the legally required disclosures for potential investors when offering the sale of a security. The Securities Act of 1933 provides that all offerings of securities must first be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Exemptions to Registration There are […]
Trusts — Answering 5 Common Questions to Help Your Estate Planning Strategy
As a Trusts and Estates Attorney, I hear many questions about estate planning strategies — including Trusts. There are several misconceptions about Trusts and how Trusts can be used to with a person’s estate planning strategy. This article will address five common questions about Trusts in Ohio. Do You Have to Give Away Control of […]
Are You Passing the Family-owned Business on to the Next Generation?
One of the most common ways to create intergenerational wealth is through family businesses and enterprises. However, there’s a common adage about family businesses and enterprises — the first generation starts the business, the second generation grows the business and the third generation loses the business. Unfortunately, this saying often turns out to be true […]