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Ohio Family Trust Companies – Final Case Study
Ohio Trust Company Educational Series - Issue EightWelcome to the final edition of the Ohio Trust Company Educational Series. We hope that you have found this series to be not only educational, but also a helpful tool in determining whether a private family...
Ohio Family Trust Companies – Generation Three Shareholder Transition
Welcome to one of the ‘capstone’ editions of the Ohio Family Trust Company Educational Series. In this edition, we will pull it all together with a case study that exemplifies how an FTC can be a shareholder transition solution for a family owning a privately held...
Ohio Family Trust Companies – Operational Requirement
The past several editions of the Ohio Family Trust Company Educational Series have centered on the advantages and reasons why families should consider forming a family trust company (“FTC”). This seventh edition will turn its attention to the operational requirements...