Do I Need an Irrevocable Trust?

A trust is a legal agreement that involves three people: the trust-maker, the trustee, and the beneficiaries. There are many types of trust agreement which vary depending on whether the trust-maker can change the terms of the trust, and whether the t… Read More
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Planning for the Inevitable: Requirements for Disposing of a Body After Death

Burial? Cremation? An organic pod? It’s a subject no one wants to think about, but disposing of a body after death is an important topic, nonetheless. What should we do with our body after we die? And what’s the least expensive, legal way to disp… Read More
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What is a Trust and Do I Need One?

What is a trust? A trust is a legal arrangement that involves three people: the trust-maker, the trustee, and the beneficiaries. The trust-maker, often known as the grantor or settlor, creates the trust agreement. The trustee holds and controls the a… Read More
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Rights of a Spouse Disinherited in a Will

The death of a spouse can be a traumatic event. The situation is made worse if you discover that your husband or wife did not leave anything to you in his or her Last Will and Testament. In the realm of estate planning and probate law, when the decea… Read More
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How Are Estate Assets Distributed If a Parent Remarried?

If your parents divorced and one or both of them remarried, you may be wondering how their estate will be divided upon death. This is especially true if your relationship with your step-parent is less than ideal. When parents go through a divorce, fe… Read More
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Misuse and Abuse of a Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a powerful legal document that allows one person, the agent, to act on behalf of another person, the principal. The agent is required by law to follow the directions of the principal, act in good faith and with due diligence, a… Read More
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Protecting Assets from Addicts

Do you have a family member who is struggling with addiction? Protecting Assets becomes a priority during these difficult times Read More
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Ohio Law for Deceased Debt

The Ohio Law for Deceased Debt says you do not have to pay unsecured creditors after 6 months from the date of death, except for Medicaid, which has one year to make a claim Read More
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Do I Have to Pay Debts in Ohio Probate Court?

Probate, or estate administration, is the process by which a deceased person’s affairs are put in final order. Taxes and debts are paid, and money and property is distributed to beneficiaries. However, after a person’s death it may be unc… Read More
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How Much Probate Lawyers Charge

Probate lawyers charge only a small advance for expenses, in many cases. Read More
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In 2020, the Franklin County Court was facing an influx of eviction cases and created a new law that would make it possible for you to get rid of your eviction record. Read More
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Currently, the Ohio Revised Code is not updated to match the new Federal laws that protect same-sex marriage. Read More