What Should Be In A Death Folder?

Talking about death may feel uncomfortable but preparing for the future is important to ensure your estate is handled according to your wishes. In the event of your death, your loved ones will need access to your estate planning documents and other important...

What is the Difference Between Will and Estate Planning?

What will happen to your belongings after you pass? Who will care for your children? Planning for the future is crucial. That’s where wills, trusts and estate planning come in. A will and other estate planning documents ensure there’s a plan in place for your care,...

Adoption Tax Credit May Increase With H.B. 206!

House Bill 206 would increase the amount and change the refundability of an existing tax credit for adoption. Under current law, this credit equals the greater of $1,500 or a taxpayer’s adoption expenses, up to $10,000. The Bill increases the minimum credit that...

OHIO HOUSE BILL 188 BLINDNESS BARRED AS A FACTOR FOR ADOPTION

Ohio House Bill 188 prohibits a court, public children services agency, private child placing agency, or private noncustodial agency from using a person’s blindness as a reason to deny or limit that person’s adoption/care for a minor, except when necessary...