Estate Plan: Can Your Spouse Inherit if You’re Legally Separated?
August 15, 2021
An estate plan is a great tool: it ensures that your assets are distributed to the exact people you want to have them. What happens
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What to Do if You Can’t Find a Loved One’s Estate Planning Documents
July 25, 2021
If your loved one has recently passed away or deemed mentally incompetent, you’ll need their estate planning documents. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other
Why and How Would Someone Disinherit a Child?
June 15, 2021
Plenty of people have rocky relationships with their families, but few believe they’ll ever be disinherited. Whether you’re an adult child wondering why your parent
What Is a Trustee Required to Do?
May 20, 2021
You might be considering using a trust as part of your estate plan—or someone may have asked you to be the trustee for their estate.
Estate Planning for LGBTQ Couples
April 20, 2021
Same-sex marriage has been federally recognized since 2015, thanks to the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges. This landmark decision afforded the same automatic legal
How to Leave Cryptocurrency in Your Will
February 10, 2021
Cryptocurrency is becoming more mainstream, but some practicalities—like leaving it to someone else in your will—have not quite caught on. A person could have millions
How Trusts Can Help Avoid Probate
January 15, 2021
When you plan to leave your estate to loved ones, a little strategic planning can ensure that most, if not all of your assets, can
Events Triggering a Will Update
December 23, 2020
If you have a living will, you may not have given much thought to updating it. After all, what could have changed so dramatically that
What Makes a Will Valid in Ohio?
October 30, 2020
Do you have a valid will? Regardless of your age or health, a will is extremely important. Although we can make plans for the future,
Estate Planning and Advance Directives
September 25, 2020
Estate planning is something that Ohio residents of all ages should do. While many people think estate planning is only for older adults or people
