Amending Your Estate Planning Documents

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Getting married, having a baby, and other life-changing events can have financial implications and affect how you manage your assets and property. You may be wondering whether you can change your currently existing documents, and the answer is “it depends.” Life is all about change....

“Do I Need an Estate Planning Attorney?” The Answer’s Most Likely “Yes”.

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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...

What Documents Do I Need for Estate Planning?

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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...

What’s Fair in a Second Marriage and Estate Planning?

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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...

As a Trustee, Do I Need an Estate Attorney?

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Being appointed a trustee means someone has placed significant trust in your ability to manage their assets to benefit their beneficiaries. While you’re not required to hire an attorney while serving as a trustee, having legal representation can help you better handle the complexities of...

Can I Replace the Executor of My Will?

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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...

Complete Your Will, Discuss Estate Planning – 4th Annual “Will Day” Event

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4th Annual “Will Day” Event In Montgomery Ohio Is 4/25 & 4/26/2024 Meghan Donnellon Hyden will once again be holding Will Day on Thursday April 25th and Friday April 26th. This is our 4th Annual Will Day and this is the perfect time to update...

What Could Happen If I Do Not Have a Living Trust?

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You might not consider yourself to be wealthy. However, you possess an estate if you have property, assets, cash accounts, or anything else of monetary value. Moreover, you should be the one who determines what happens to that estate after you die. On the contrary,...

Being a Guardian Is Important: Here’s How to Do It Well

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Being appointed a guardian to a minor child is a serious undertaking. If you have or are considering applying for guardianship, you have likely felt the emotional, relational, and logistical implications of this decision. The child—or “protected person”—under your guardianship depends heavily on you to...

7 Qualities of the Best Divorce Lawyers

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Getting a divorce can take several months, even longer than a year, depending on your situation. During this challenging time, you need a divorce attorney well-versed in family legal matters to help you navigate the process. If you do not already have an attorney you...

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