Where Can You Learn About Estate Law?
By Barry Zimmer on January 26th, 2017 in Estate Planning
Estate law refers to the law that determines what happens when someone has passed away. When a person passes away, all of his assets must be transferred to new owners and an opportunity must be provided for claims to be made on the estate. A formal process has to be followed for the estate administration to occur properly in order to make certain that the right people inherit. Probate law specifically dictates how the formal process works after someone has passed away, intestacy law dictates what happens if there is no will, and estate law creates the opportunity for a person to plan for his own legacy.
Zimmer Law Firm knows probate and estate law inside and out. Our legal team offers assistance with estate planning, with legacy planning, and with the probate process. Whether you want to use estate law tools to create a legacy plan or your loved on has died and you need help with the probate process, our legal team is here to help you. Give us a call today to talk with an Ohio estate law attorney to find out more about the assistance we offer.
Where Can You Learn About Estate Law?
If you are interested in learning about estate law, you need to make certain you consult only trusted sources. You can learn about estate law from:
- An experienced estate law attorney. This is your best option to get accurate information that you need. You must make sure your lawyer understands this complex area of law. You should look for a lawyer who is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, as this organization requires impressive credentials and ongoing continuing education for estate planning attorneys.
- The Ohio probate court. The website of the Ohio probate court has information on estate administration and on the forms which must be used during the probate process.
- The Ohio Trust Code: The Ohio trust code contains the statutes which set forth the rules for trust creation and trust administration.
It is important to be very careful what resources you trust when trying to learn about estate law. There is inaccurate information out there, and you don’t want to be taken in by false information or believe any myths that could adversely impact your legacy.
Why is it Important to Get Legal Help?
While you can learn a little bit about estate law by doing research, it is important to remember that estate planning is not something that you should try to do on your own without getting proper legal help. There is a lot at stake when it comes to estate planning and you could find yourself in a bad situation and put your family’s future in jeopardy if you do not make the right estate planning choices.
For example, if you don’t use the right kind of trust or do not follow the proper steps for trust creation, you could find that you do not get the asset protection that you expected from your estate planning. The result of this could be a loss of your legacy and financial hardship, instead of financial security, for your family. Likewise, if you make a mistake and don’t make an enforceable will when you thought you had created one, you could lose control over what heirs or beneficiaries inherit.
Working with an experienced attorney allows you to get personalized advice and to find out about estate planning steps that you should take which you may never have even known existed. Zimmer Law Firm can provide comprehensive estate planning help so you have the right types of tools and documents in place to get the desired protections for you and your loved ones.
Getting Help from An Ohio Estate Law Attorney
Zimmer Law Firm provides comprehensive assistance with all estate law matters. Our legal team can work with you to set estate planning goals and to ensure you make a legacy plan that addresses all of the issues that matter to you and your family. We can also provide you with essential guidance during the probate process to protect an inheritance and fulfill your role within the probate court proceedings.
To find out more about estate law in Ohio, join us for a free seminar . You can also give us a call at 513.721.1513 to talk with an Ohio estate law attorney so you can get personalized one-on-one help that is specific to your unique situation. Give us a call now to find out how we can help you.