For many business owners, selling a company is the culmination of years—sometimes decades—of hard work. It’s exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming. The good news is that with the right preparation, the process can be far smoother (and more profitable) than many people expect.

If you are a female business owner in Ohio, have you considered applying for the Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification?

Many new clients come to their initial meeting with an estate planning attorney with only one goal in mind: to avoid the probate process when they’re gone. While probate does not necessarily have to be a negative experience, there are several drawbacks to allowing your estate to pass via probate rather than by trust or beneficiary designation. Here are a few reasons why many people want to create an estate plan to avoid probate: 1. Probate proceedings can be time-consuming and lengthy. The...