Most people in Ohio don’t think about writing a living will because they assume they may never need it. But, sorry for using this cliché phrase, life can be unpredictable. An unexpected medical emergency can leave you incapacitated and you may not be able to advocate...
When making an estate plan, it is very natural to think of your most valuable assets first, at least from a financial perspective. Maybe you own stocks, bonds or other investments. Perhaps you have extensive savings. Maybe you need to figure out how you are going to...
To disinherit someone with your estate plan, it is best to take direct steps to do so. Parents are sometimes tempted just to leave a child out of the will, for example, evenly distributing all of their assets to that child's siblings. They believe this is enough to...
Many people delay estate planning because they believe they have plenty of time or assume their family will automatically inherit everything. Yet, if you die without an estate plan in Ohio, state law, not your personal wishes, determines who receives your property....
One of the challenges that can stymie Ohio residents who are doing or updating their estate plans is how to protect future beneficiaries from the problems sudden wealth can present to people. Ideally, your proposed beneficiaries will be well-equipped to manage and use...
Creating an estate plan is one option that you have for letting your loved ones know your wishes for your property, and in case you become incapacitated. When it comes to your property, having everything written out as comprehensively as possible is beneficial. By...
Estate plans typically focus on transferring financial assets, real estate and personal belongings to family members or other designated individuals. Pets, despite the meaningful role they play in a household, are often left out of these documents. Knowing what...
If one of your goals this year is to finally put an estate plan in place, you’re likely thinking about who, beyond your family, you want to leave some assets. If you’re a senior living on your own, you may have a caregiver who visits regularly to help you out with...
When you think about estate planning, your physical assets like homes, bank accounts, investment accounts and other personal property may come to mind. But those aren’t the only assets that you need to consider when you’re creating an estate plan. You also have to...
Creating an estate plan is an important step toward protecting your family in the event of your death or incapacitation. But it’s not something you should put in a safe place and forget about. Life evolves, laws change and your financial situation can shift over time....
