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If you haven’t heard about the competing tax plans proposed by Congress, you haven’t been reading the news. Just as soon as the House of Representatives released their proposed tax plan, the phones started ringing at the offices of domestic relations lawyers throughout the country. Currently, alimony – which is more appropriately called “spousal support” in Ohio – is considered…
By now you have probably heard that Equifax’s database was breached sometime this past summer. Announced only in September, cybercriminals gained access to about 145.5 million consumers’ personal data. Some consumers in the United Kingdom and Canada were affected as well. Data stolen included full names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and even driver license numbers. More than 200,000…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. Every level of government, from the smallest municipality to the federal government, must tackle tax issues. Politicians, pundits and, of course, prospective tax payers will each weigh in, offering separate opinions as to how best to generate the funds the government needs to operate without breaking the back…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. Do you have minor children? Do you know what would happen to them if you were to pass away unexpectedly? This is never a pleasant topic to think about, but it is one of the most important estate planning decisions you can make. Depending on your specific situation,…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. Although social media has been around for decades, the benefits – and pitfalls – of it continue to make headlines. Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest are household names and just a sampling of the many available services. All of this social connectedness has spawned considerable…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. “Are you over the age of 62?” “Do you have equity trapped in your home?” “Having trouble making your monthly mortgage payments?” “Supplement your retirement savings and make that money work for you.” Targeted advertisements tout the benefits of reverse mortgages. A reverse mortgage is a special type…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. The more technology advances, the more we rely on it in our everyday lives. Where we once called first to our family doctor, we may now look first to the internet to research our symptoms. DIY is easier than ever with YouTube tutorials. Who needs an accountant when…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. Philanthropy happens at all levels of giving. Some donors are comfortable writing checks with one or two zeroes at the end. Others may add a few more zeroes or, perhaps, sponsor a table at a gala or donate a valuable item. But the pinnacle of philanthropic giving involves…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. Prospective clients call my office every day, asking about a divorce, a dissolution or even a legal separation without having a clear understanding of what those terms mean. Maybe they have done some internet research and have come across one of these terms. Typically, they know they are…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. In thinking of an estate plan, most people think first of a will. You may think next of things like joint and survivorship deeds, life insurance, or payable on death, or POD accounts. Perhaps you have gone so far as to create a trust. Hopefully, you have double-checked…