AR&H News & Blog
How Will Taxes Change Under a Biden Presidency?
As it stands today, election night was approximately one month ago. We are beginning to see President-Elect Joe Biden naming cabinet members and contested states such as Michigan and Pennsylvania are certifying their results for Joe Biden. As a result, many are wondering how taxes will change under a Biden Presidency and how people will […]
Major Changes to Estate Planning Under the Biden Administration?
As it stands today, states are beginning to certify their election results and it appears that the next President of the United States will be Joe Biden come January 2021. Although President Trump is still pursuing legal avenues regarding his claims, many legal scholars indicate that President Trump will run out of legal avenues, the […]
Do I Need to Worry About Losing the Family Home Due to Medicaid?
“Do I need to worry about losing my family home due to Medicaid?” This is a very common question we receive from many families. This question often arises when one spouse enters a nursing home while the other spouse is remaining at home. Adult children also ask this question as their parents are getting older […]
What Does Business Succession Planning Accomplish?
There are many business owners who pay painstaking attention to every detail of their business. However, one detail that is almost always ignored until it is too late is proper business succession planning. The failure to have a business succession plan in place is one of the main reasons for business failure and closure. A […]
What is the Difference Between an Executor and a Trustee?
A common question that people have is about the difference between an Executor and a Trustee. Although these two terms are similar, they are quite different. An Executor, Executrix, Personal Administrator or Personal Representative is a term which applies to the person who oversees settling a person’s estate after death. An Executor can be named […]
Are You Legally Prepared for a COVID-19 Outbreak or Quarantine?
Just about every day on the news we hear about COVID-19 new infections and deaths. There are many who expect cases to spike as we enter the flu season in the fall and winter months. However, whether that occurs or not is anyone’s guess. Regardless of what occurs regarding COVID-19, you need to be legally […]
Is Drafting My Own Will or Using LegalZoom a Safe Alternative to Using a Law Firm?
By Daniel A. Perry, Esq. A question I routinely receive from clients, family and friends is whether writing your own Will, using LegalZoom, or using an online form a safe alternative to using a law firm. My answer may seem biased as someone using one of these options is going to result in that person not […]
Have You Been Named as an Executor of Estate in an Ohio Probate or Trust?
By Daniel A. Perry, Esq. If you have been named executor or a trustee in an Ohio Probate or a Trust, you likely have many questions. One of the main responsibilities of this role is to act as a fiduciary, which means that you must always act in the best interest of the estate and its […]
Legal Planning Every Young Adult Should Have
By Daniel A. Perry, Esq. The coronavirus pandemic has completely changed our way of life and it will continue to do so at least for the near future. As a young, healthy adult, you may be thinking that you do not need worry about the coronavirus. As cases have seen an uptick in recent weeks, severe […]
What is Offshore Asset Protection?
By Daniel A. Perry, Esq. When we hear about offshore asset protection and offshore banking, many people tend to conjure up images of the Panama Papers scandal and Jordan Belfort hiding money overseas. As mentioned in prior articles, you should never transfer assets with the intent to defraud a creditor. Offshore asset protection does not include […]