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How Can I Protect My Assets?

The after-effects of the 2008-2009 Recession still linger across the midwest, and many hard-working individuals in Ohio and across the United States worry about how they’ll shield their assets from what estate planning attorneys often call “credi… Read More

Key Legal Rights for Beneficiaries under an Ohio Trust

As a beneficiary of an Ohio trust, you have important rights protected by law. The trustee of an Ohio trust is a fiduciary charged with the responsibility of protecting and honoring those rights. What is a Beneficiary? A beneficiary is a person that… Read More

How to Choose the Right Lawyer to Prepare Your Ohio Legacy Trust

This blog post has been updated. Please visit: https://www.daytonestateplanninglaw.com/choose-right-lawyer-prepare-ohio-legacy-trust/ As a high net worth individual who’s enthusiastic about preparing an Ohio Legacy Trust to shield your assets from… Read More

FAQs on Ohio Legacy Trusts and Asset Protection

Q: What Is an Ohio Legacy Trust? A: An Ohio Legacy Trust is an estate planning tool used by high net worth individuals and business owners to protect their assets from creditors who may come after them in the future. The trust can be funded with the… Read More

Getting Married Soon? Starting a New Business? A Powerful, Little Known Tool Can Bound Your Risks

Managing risks is part of curating wealth. Whenever you engage in a major life transition, whether you’re tying the knot, starting a new business partnership or engaging in a risky but hopeful philanthropic venture, you want to bound your risk and… Read More

What If the Government Comes After Your Business and Its Assets? [A Surprising Safety Net]

Your business may be extremely productive and profitable right now, but will you always be in this position? Ideally, yes. However, as a savvy entrepreneur/owner, you know that you cannot predict future risk based on present forecasts. You must expec… Read More

Asset Protection Tip: Protect Your Ohio Business from "Black Swans" with a Little-Known Investment Tool

You never know what sort of amazing serendipity or unexpected catastrophe will befall your business. That’s part of the fun and part of the challenge. You might get sued. You might get a surprising surge of new business. You might find your busines… Read More

Guardianship of Incompetent Adults: State Contests Guardianship by Nephew with Aim of “Protecting” Uncle's Assets

Protecting assets against loss to unforeseen medical situations or interference by government agencies is an important step of the estate planning process. Proper estate planning early on can eliminate most forms of loss and minimize others. Read More

Key Questions To Ask Your Estate Planning Attorney

What kinds of issues need to be addressed with your trust and estates lawyer? Whether you live in Fair Oaks or New York City, there are some basic questions that absolutely must be answered. Read More

Ohio Limited Liability Company Gets a Boost in Protective Powers

Until recently, the Ohio limited liability company left much to be desired in its ability to protect company assets from members’ creditors. But recent updates to the law have changed all that, and our Ohio asset protection attorney’s office is n… Read More