Do I Need to Start Estate Planning?

When you hear “estate” mentioned, do you think of large well-manicured lawns and gorgeous mansions? Actually, you don’t have to be wealthy to have an estate. An estate is made up of all the property you own, including cash, cars, real estate, and other assets. If you...

To Consider When Gifting Your House

Taxes and Gifting Your House We all hate to pay taxes if we can legally avoid them. The transfer of your house prior to your death can cause a large capital gain tax bill to the beneficiary of the transfer. If the house transfers not by operation of your death, the...

Challenging Property Values and Taxes

In Ohio county, auditors must reappraise every parcel of land and building in their county on a repeating 6-year cycle. Both residential and commercial owners can challenge the valuation of their property. The cycle of evaluation consists of different actions in each...