Every year during the fall, many parents face the bittersweet reality of sending their child to college for the first time. Parents and guardians have much to do while shopping for school supplies and new clothes. As busy as you are, it’s worth considering your...
If you’re finally considering setting up your estate plan, good for you! As experienced Cincinnati Will and Trust professionals, we’ve seen various estate planning choices, from the most prudent to the unwise. Here are four big mistakes some people make in their estate planning: 1. They...
If you’ve worked hard to build wealth, you deserve to hang on to it so your loved ones can benefit later. If you plan your estate properly and with the help of a lawyer, you can avoid having your hard-earned assets trickle away as tax...
You may have a solid estate plan in place, which is excellent. But the most predictable thing about life is how much it can change. Some life events necessitate revisiting and revising your estate plans. A Will and Trust attorney in your area can give...
Some unmarried people, particularly those who don’t have children, may think a Last Will and Testament is unnecessary. They may assume the primary purpose of these documents is to ensure that dependents are cared for. Without such concerns, the documents may seem pointless. However, an attorney...
Of all the functions of estate planning, one of the most essential includes safeguarding your assets upon death or incapacitation. After all, you may have family members who would otherwise be left vulnerable after your passing. As you clarify the terms in your Will or...
As a Cincinnati provider of estate planning services, we field many questions about writing a Will or handling the complexities of probate. We also see many mistakes people make in preparing their estate plans. Here are some common mishaps you should avoid: Procrastination If you think...
We all do it every year, and it seems as though each year it’s the same resolution: get healthy. That may mean joining the gym, with what seems like 1,000 of your closest friends, or it may mean eating a little bit healthier. For most...
Many of us casually talk about estate planning, but have you asked yourself, “What is an estate?” The truth is that it is about more than just property, assets, and liabilities. While finances can be central to an estate attorney’s job, there is much more...
There’s a lot to reflect on when writing your Will. For one thing, it’s in your best interest to contact an estate planning attorney to help you determine what information to build into this document. A legal professional at Donnellon, Donnellon & Miller will give you...
