On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Dec 1, 2020 | estate planning
Ohio residents like you may not want to discuss your estate plan in detail. You may think that talking it out makes it feel too real. This can be a deeply discomforting experience for you and your loved ones. But you need to talk about your will with your family at...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Nov 12, 2020 | estate planning
Ohio residents like you put time and effort into building up your estate. The estate plan is of equal importance and it makes sense that you prioritize it, too. After all, your estate plan determines how your estate gets handled after your death. Because of that, you...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Nov 4, 2020 | estate planning
There is a saying that even the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. In our experience, the estate plans that go awry often do so because of a disregard for the human side of the process. On one hand, you have your trusts, wills, powers of attorney,...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Oct 6, 2020 | estate planning
A comprehensive estate plan is good for you and your heirs. While your plan may include other items, four documents are a good place to start. After completing your plan, you must find the right place to store the documents. Even though many places may work, the...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Oct 3, 2020 | estate planning
One of the main goals of estate planning in Ohio should be to take advantage of those strategies that will help one to minimize the liabilities against their estate. That way they preserve as many of their personal assets as possible to pass on to their...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Sep 3, 2020 | estate planning
Ohio residents like you spend a lot of time working on estate management. Building up an estate plan takes a lot of time, effort and flexibility. However, you must start with a strong foundation. Otherwise, your plan will not last or remain stable. To this end, you...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Aug 19, 2020 | estate planning
Probate courts in Ohio follow steps similar to what occurs elsewhere in the United States. The reading of a will reveals “who gets what” while also revealing the executor of the estate. Any person who finds themselves named the executor must become aware...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Jul 11, 2020 | estate planning
Ohio business owners should explore how estate planning can benefit them and their businesses. Estate plans can detail how a business is to be continued or disposed of after the owner passes away or becomes incapacitated. They can also ensure that anyone taking over...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Jul 10, 2020 | estate planning
Many people in Ohio think they do not need an estate plan when they do not have extensive financial assets to protect, but the truth is that everyone needs some form of estate plan because of family impact. There are three basic approaches to establishing an effective...
On behalf of Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin | Jul 2, 2020 | estate planning
Ohio residents with assets to their name should start thinking about estate planning, even if they don’t own anything of a particularly high value. When a person dies, a probate court typically oversees the distribution of the assets. This process can take years...
