Commercial real estate investors in Ohio are probably aware that prices are on the rise. Last year, property prices had already surpassed the peak that was reached in 2008. In the National Association of Realtors' Q4 report, researchers noted that property prices kept...
Year: 2016
What to include in a non-compete agreement
If you are a business owner, you may be considering implementing a non-compete agreement for your employees. An effective agreement protects the employer and prevents an employee from leaving and using information gained through previous employment to set up a...
Estate planning for farm owners
Farm owning families in Ohio often take a great deal of pride in the land they own and the work they do. In many cases, farmers would like to keep their land in the family and wish to pass it down to their children. While this is an understandable desire, there are...
The popularity of online shopping spurs warehouse shortage
More and more Ohio residents are choosing to shop online, and e-commerce retailers like Amazon are luring them by offering competitive prices and short delivery times. Having locations throughout the country allows online sellers to improve efficiency and speed up...
Factors like resident status could impact estate planning
Ohio residents may need to take special steps to ensure that their beneficiaries receive properties like homes if these individuals haven't applied for permanent residency. Experts say that although undocumented immigrants can inherit properties and own homes, the...
Why simple may be better for estate planning
Ohio residents may be aware that they need an estate plan. However, there may be many reasons why individuals don't get around to actually making one. Common reasons include not having time to create the plan or letting the emotional side of estate planning stop them...
Reasons to have a will
A 2011 survey found that 60 percent of Americans stated that they did not have a will. Ohio residents who are unsure about whether such a document is necessary may want to consider how one may be beneficial. Death can occur unexpectedly and sooner than many...
Other costs associated with buying a house
Purchasing a home is among the best ways you can build wealth over time, but there are a lot of expenditures that come into play that extend far beyond a home's listed price. While a listed amount may give you a general idea of what your mortgage payment might look...
Minimizing the risk of probate
Leaving one's estate in the hands of the Ohio court system could have a serious financial impact. Dying without a will leaves little choice because officials must ensure that the assets of a decedent are rightfully distributed to legal heirs. In the process, the...
Challenging a will in Ohio
Successfully challenging a will in Ohio and throughout the country is difficult because courts work on the assumption that the will conveys the wishes of the testator, or creator, and that person is no longer able to express their wishes in any other way. When a will...