Estate planning can be an intimidating prospect for most people given the importance of the final product. It doesn’t help that most of the tools and strategies used in an estate plan are unfamiliar … [Read more...] about What Should I Cover in My Initial Estate Plan?
Over half of all Americans do not have an estate plan in place. That fact is not all that surprising given the fact that the average person is not familiar with most of the concepts and documents used … [Read more...] about 3 Estate Planning Documents You Should Have in Your Plan
One of the most important decisions you will make when creating your Last Will and Testament is deciding who to appoint as the Executor of your estate. All too often people simply fill in the name of … [Read more...] about The Role of the Executor During Probate
Following the loss of a loved one, the last thing most people want to think about are the practical and legal ramifications of their loved one’s death. If, however, you were named as the Executor of … [Read more...] about Common Probate Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Some people think that a will is the only document that you should consider using when you are planning your estate. They are under the impression that the executor that you name in the document will … [Read more...] about Probate Costs Should Raise Concerns
What is the function of the probate court? We discuss the probate process and court functions in the article below. If you use a simple last Will to state your final wishes with regard to the … [Read more...] about What Is the Function of the Probate Court?
People often look for “easy answers” when it comes to responsibilities that appear to be complicated. Unfortunately, when something seems to be too good to be true, it is probably just that. In our … [Read more...] about Is There an Easy Way to Avoid Probate in Loveland, OH?
Intestacy is the condition of passing away without any estate planning documents at all. The vast majority of American adults do not have estate plans in place, so intestacy is not uncommon in the big … [Read more...] about The Prince Intestate Estate Case Has Been Closed
Generally speaking, probate is a legal process that an estate must pass through when a simple will is utilized. This being stated, there are simplified probate procedures in some states, and Ohio is … [Read more...] about Is There a Simplified Probate Process in Ohio?
In this post, we are going to explain why you do in fact need a will if you have a living trust. But first, we will provide an overview of these trusts so you understand the advantages they … [Read more...] about Do You Need a Will With Your Living Trust?
