Thinking about where your money and family heirlooms will go after your death may prompt you to wonder what the benefits are of crafting a will. Learning about what you can include in this document can help you to determine what steps to take next. Choosing an...
As the executor of an estate, you are responsible for managing the affairs of a testator, i.e., someone who made a will, following his or her death. Most people know that this involves distributing the testator's assets to heirs according to directions provided in...
One aspect of estate planning that many avoid is preparing their funeral arrangements. Those who fail to handle this duty are making a huge mistake. Nonetheless, millions pass on without incorporating their wishes into legal documents. Here are some reasons why this...
Solar power represents one of the many ways homeowners have access to renewable energy. Once you have a solar system it makes sense to want to catch as much of the sun's rays as possible. There exist protections at the state and municipal level that help with this. It...
Many people take the time to develop a comprehensive estate plan that focuses only large, valuable assets. The documents of the plan might center on a family business, vacation properties, a vehicle collection or other tremendously valuable assets. Unfortunately, in...
As a property owner in Westerville, you have to deal with the city if you wish to develop a home or a commercial building. The city’s zoning laws will be of special concern. Zoning organizes the community into specific districts based upon the intensity and use of...
An Ohio resident embarking on the estate planning process may quickly realize that several potential liabilities await following their deaths. The cost of probate administration along with the need to settle unpaid debts cuts away at the assets one has to pass on to...
Many adults across Ohio do not yet have estate plans. If you are among them, you may have put it off thinking you do not have enough time or, possibly, enough assets to make it worthwhile. However, an estate plan does more than dictate where your belongings go after...
When creating your estate plan, it is important to understand that this is a time-consuming process. Many people spend months creating a plan that suits their needs, and the more complex your assets are, the longer it will take. You can help eliminate some of the...
When you serve as the executor of the estate, one of your tasks is to pay the debts of the deceased. You may not always know the fine details of your loved one's finances, but there are several steps that you can take to handle these debts. You typically have to put...
