On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Mar 31, 2017 | Firm News, NONE
You’re passing some of your assets directly on to your adult children, but you don’t want to give grandchildren the same freedom. Many of them are still minors, and you think the responsibility is too great. For instance, you may have $50,000 that...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Mar 24, 2017 | Firm News, Wills
Individuals in Ohio and elsewhere in the country usually put off creating wills until they believe that they need them, such as when starting a business or becoming parents. When people decide the time has come to draft their wills, they need to make sure their...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Mar 14, 2017 | Firm News, Trusts
Ohio residents seeking to manage their wealth and their families’ futures through the creation of estate plans can’t necessarily depend on the assumption that tax codes will eventually work in their favor. According to some financial analysts, waiting for...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Mar 13, 2017 | Firm News, Wills
It is fairly common around this time of year for the final preparations to summer weddings to take place. Indeed, it is important to have guest lists finalized and fees paid for caterers and decorators. The same can be said for ensuring that all the important parties...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Mar 9, 2017 | Firm News, Long Term Care Planning
We spend our entire lives looking up to our parents for their guidance, wisdom and even financial support. When you have a parent in decline, it can be devastating, and you may feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities and difficult decisions you have to make....
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Mar 9, 2017 | Firm News, Wills
Ohio residents may have heard that music icon Prince died in 2016 with no will. As a result, Prince’s sister and five half-siblings are still fighting over how his estate should be divided. Valued at about $300 million when he died, the estate will likely be cut...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Mar 1, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate, Firm News
People in Ohio who have been appointed executors of their parents’ estates assume several responsibilities. Those who find out ahead of time that they will be the executors have an advantage because they still have time to communicate with their parents...
