The loss of a loved one is hard. If you are named as the executor of the estate or are a loved one chosen when no executor is named, you have the responsibility of completing the probate process. Completing the necessary steps set by Ohio...
If you expect your estate to go through the probate process, you hope for a resolution without conflict or legal complications. However, it can be challenging to foresee a family member or any “interested party” contesting your Will after your death. The reality is that...
A power of attorney (POA) is an important mechanism that can protect you and your estate, primarily when you can’t act in a legal capacity to make decisions about your finances or medical care. There is often confusion about how long a POA lasts or...
Probate refers to the legal process involving distributing a deceased person’s (decedent’s) assets, settling their debts, and carrying out final instructions. A probate attorney handles estate planning matters and advises an individual who administers a decedent’s estate. The probate process can be complex, lengthy, and even contentious among surviving family...
A power of attorney document is one of the most important tools to incorporate into your estate plan. Even if you enjoy relatively good health, life can hit you with the unthinkable. If you end up incapacitated due to illness or injury, you’ll need a...
Estate planning can be an easy task to overlook or put off, especially when it involves dealing with tough issues like choosing beneficiaries to receive your assets when you die. Some people may not even consider developing an estate plan because they think they don’t...
Some people think that they don’t need a probate or estate lawyer because they’re not independently wealthy or don’t own multiple properties. However, if you have a family or assets, a legal professional in estate planning can provide a valuable service. Regardless of your situation...
Estate planning involves deciding who will receive or manage your assets and property after you pass away or become incapacitated. Some people avoid or put off estate planning because they don’t know all the decisions it involves or what forms they’ll need. If you want...
After losing a spouse to divorce or death, falling in love again can feel like a new beginning. But joining your life with someone else has financial implications that you and your partner need to consider, especially if children are involved. Generally, couples want a...
Life is never predictable. Plans change, and that applies to the terms of your Will. Suppose you delegate your older brother as executor of your estate, but he has moved to another country and doesn’t stay in touch like he used to. You know you’d...
